Deal Timeball, Maritime museum in Deal, England.
The Deal Timeball Tower stands as a four-story structure on Victoria Parade, featuring exhibits about maritime navigation and local seafaring history.
Established in 1855 by Astronomer Royal George Biddell Airy, the tower utilized electric signals from the Royal Observatory to coordinate precise timekeeping for ships.
The museum displays a collection of artifacts and instruments that demonstrate the evolution of maritime navigation techniques through the centuries.
During summer months from April to September, visitors can observe the timeball dropping every hour between 9 am and 5 pm at the tower.
The timeball mechanism operates through radio signals from the MSF transmitter in Cumbria, maintaining its traditional role in maritime timekeeping.
Location: Deal
Address: Victoria Parade, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BP CT14 7BP
Website: http://dealtimeball.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.22197,1.40417
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:04
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