Chelsea Clocks has a wide variety of vintage clocks. Some styles include the American Eagle Clock, the Ship's Bell Clock, and the Chelsea Library Desk Clock.
The clock in a ship.
A ship-shaped clock is commonly known as a "maritime clock" or a "ship's wheel clock" due to its design resembling elements found on a ship.
Italian ship Ramb I was created in 1940.
Italian ship Ramb III was created in 1940.
Italian ship Ramb IV was created in 1940.
Italian ship Ramb II was created in 1940.
German weather ship Lauenburg was created in 1940-11.
A ship's clock is traditionally made of a non-corrosive metal such as brass or bronze. It would then be enclosed in wooden furnishings to secure it and provide a stable platform.
Japanese munition ship Kashino was created on 1940-07-10.
A ship-shaped clock is called a nef because the term "nef" historically referred to a type of ornamental container or tumbler used during medieval times in Europe. These nefs were often shaped like ships or boats, hence the association with a ship-shaped clock.
The proper name for a ships clock is chronometer. A chronometer is a clock that has 24 hours on it.