1945 WWII US Navy Bendix Submarine Underwater Log Speed Indicator

Description: 1945 WWII US Navy Bendix Submarine Underwater Log Speed Indicator Made by the Bendix Corporation, Marine Division, Brooklyn, NY. There is a place for a Serial Number but does appear to have been stamped. This information is faintly visible on the brass name tag on the unit. Other name tag info is visible in the photo. US NAVY Logo. The brass indicator unit is 11-1/2" wide x 13-1/2" long x 7-3/4" tall and weighs 62 lbs. The bottom base is solid wood, 13-1/2" wide x 15-1/4" long x 3-1/4" thick with a lamp post that is 35" tall, weighs 13 lbs. Total weight is 75 lbs. I could not determine the history of the unit, if it was recovered from salvage of a sunken submarine or from decommisioning. The unit was repurposed as a lamp many years ago by mounting on a heavy solid wood base with a lamp. The indicator unit itself has not been modified. The unit is non-working but appears to have all it's internal parts intact. The top cover plate is removable with the 8 allen head bolts. The brass unit appears to have been lacquered, the brass top plate was significantly discolored and has been cleaned. The bottom part of the case still has its lacquer coating with patina. The heavy glass window is original and has some minor corrosion (from saltwater?) around the edges (see photos) The lamp shade looks like laced rawhide, I can't say for sure, may be faux but is very heavy. Due to size and weight, Local pickup is preferred. Shipping may require the lamp base and speed indicator be shipped separately or I can ship the speed indicator unit alone if preferred. Shipping, if required will be by Fed Ex or UPS. A description of the Bendix Underwater Speed Indicator can be found online at the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association online publication of the US Navy Training Manual, Chapter 10 https://www.maritime.org/doc/fleetsub/log/chap10.php#10A Please view photos and description carefully, Please ask if any questions or need for additional photos. Return shipping is at buyers expense Thanks for Shopping! Terms: The items I sell are generally used, collectables and vintage items. I try to be accurate as possible in my descriptions and point out any significant defects but I cannot describe every detail. Read descriptions and view photos carefully as these provide the most detail. Please contact me in advance if you have any questions. Return shipping for any reason other than listing error is solely at the cost of the buyer. Please know that shipping costs have increased and seem expensive. I do not inflate shipping costs or charge extra for handling. Cost of Shipping by Fed Ex or USPS can vary significantly depending on your location. I will ship the least expensive method or your choice. I will combine shipping on purchases of multiple items and will adjust shipping charges accordingly. No International shipping. Ebay is now required to collect taxes in some states. If you live in one of those states you will be charged tax by Ebay. Payment must be made within 3 days. A nonpaying bidder claim will be filed for any non payment. Please contact me if there are any requests or reasons for delay in payment. I will work with you.? Large or heavy items may be arranged for local pickup in Owasso near Tulsa, OK. I will refund shipping cost if we are able to make local pickup arrangements. Thanks for Bidding!

Price: 1400 USD

Location: Owasso, Oklahoma

End Time: 2024-12-12T18:38:48.000Z

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