The compass control-panel provides a means for controlling the
various electrical parts of the Gyro-Compass, the storage battery,
motor-generator and ship’s supply current. It is very compact, neat,
and of good appearance. It receives electrical power from the ship’s
mains and distributes it to the motor-generator set, Master Compass and
repeater.
The switch panel is made up of black ebony asbestos, mounted upon angle
iron. The panel is usually mounted with its back near the bulkheads,
but so hinged as to admit of access to its rear.