It tested sextants, octants, and ship's compasses, dealt with the practical application of the theory of magnetism in navigation, and managed the collection of models and instruments, which was primarily intended to explain new inventions in the field of navigation and to instruct the nautical public.

Weather telegraphy and storm warnings

The third department was responsible for coastal meteorology and storm warnings in Germany. Since 1906 (under department head Wilhelm Jacob van Bebber), its main tasks consisted of the daily

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