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Binnacle (before 18th century bittacle, through Span. bitacula, from Lat. habitaculum, a little dwelling), a case on the deck of a ship, generally in front of the steersman, in which is kept a compass, and a light by which the compass is read at night. (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... This article is about the international language known as Spanish. ... Latin is an Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... A permanent covering over a compartment or a hull[1]. On a boat or ship, the primary deck is the horizontal structure which forms the lid of the hull, which both strengthens the hull and serves as the primary working surface. ... Italian ship-rigged vessel Amerigo Vespucci in New York Harbor, 1976 A ship is a large, sea-going watercraft, sometimes with multiple decks. ... A steersman or helmsman is a person who steers a ship. ... This article is about the navigational instrument. ...


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Binnacle Travel's Caribbean Cruise for A Cause - About Us (442 words)
Binnacle consultants have spent many years in the travel industry with first-hand knowledge of the destination or product the client is considering.
Plus, Binnacle is networked around the world and therefore is able to offer the complete services their clients seek in their vacation planning from worldwide itineraries for large company functions to relaxed, family holidays.
Binnacle has worked with some of the largest online dating services in the country for the past 5 years providing them with tailored trips for their members.
The Lotus Esprit Fact File - '89-'97 Esprit binnacle removal (527 words)
The reason for this is that in the first two years, the panel that holds the gauges was actually bonded to the leather binnacle cover.
Carefully lift the side of the binnacle nearest the center of the car, then gently pull the bottom edges apart to clear the lower edge of the side fascia.
Rotate and wriggle the binnacle in an arc to clear the dashboard.
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