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I have before me an original "Instructions for the use of Martin's Mooring Board and Battenberg's Course Indicator. 1903." "Revised under the direction of the Captain of the Navigation School, by Authority of Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, 1911." Compiled by Commanders, F.S. Miller and A.F. Everett, RN, respectively. The instrument referred to: the Mooring and Manoeuvering Board, was given to the Royal Navy by Admiral Sir William Martin- not Battenberg- and the description and use of the instrument is contained in the above work. There is a further section dealing with the Tactical Board which is simply a Mooring Board with a central part which is capable of being revolved as required. The Tactical Board could easily be handmade on board ship, and detailed measurements and instructions are given. The book goes on to describe Battenberg's Course Indicator Mark 3; which the text goes on to say is "practically the Mooring Board in a mechanical form." The uses of the Mooring Board included anchoring and mooring, but also for squadron manouevres. As the Battenberg Course Indicator is the Mooring Board in practical form, references to the Battenberg contribution should show Admiral Sir William Martin. Constabletanzy (talk) 11:16, 25 October 2009 (UTC)