Vintage ASTRA III B Marine Sextant In Box

This Vintage ASTRA III B Marine Sextant comes in its original storage box and originates from the Eagle Phoenix, a crude oil tanker built in 1998 and registered under the Singapore flag. The sextant features lightweight aluminum alloy construction and remains in excellent condition.

Navigators used sextants to determine a vessel’s position at sea. The instrument measures angles between celestial objects and the horizon. Sailors commonly used the sun, moon, and stars for navigation.

The sextant includes several original components and accessories:

• Clamp
• Micrometer drum
• Sun shades
• Index mirror
• Focusing eyepiece
• Arc
• Cleaning cloth
• Cleaning brush
• Adjusting wrench
• Vial of oil
• Instruction materials
• Coordinate checklist sheet

The box lid contains additional operating instructions. It also features a carrying handle for transport and storage.

Features:

• ASTRA III B marine sextant
• Original storage box included
• From the Eagle Phoenix oil tanker
• Lightweight aluminum alloy construction
• Includes original accessories and paperwork
• Excellent overall condition
• Suitable for display or collection

This sextant makes a great addition to a nautical collection, office, library, or maritime display.