compass card
mariner's compass

Southwick led the way to the binnacle and stared down at the compass card.

Ramage walked over to the binnacle and looked at the compass card.

He stopped and stood at the binnacle, looking at the compass card.

He watched the compass card with its glow on his face.

Ramagequickly looked at the compass card, squinting as he focused his eyes.

A compass card had three hundred and sixty points.

An important concept is that the compass card should not turn, even though it appears to always "swing" to magnetic north.

He and his companion eased the wheel, spoke by spoke, eyes locked to the compass card.

The liquid helps to support the weight of the compass card, and also dampens oscillation.

The compass card will swing back when attitude is stabilised after the turn - Overshoot your heading.