Radio Room Clock - 8.5" Dial

The vibrant Naval Radio Room Clock is a fully functional timepiece that serves as a window into oceanic travel history. Following the sinking of the Titanic, U.S. Congress passed the Radio Act of 1912. This, along with successive regulatory acts, mandated 24-hour radio watches for all coastal stations and vessels at sea. It also designated three-minute "silent periods" for voice and radio transmissions where only safety and emergency signals were permitted. Radio designs such as this naval time clock made it easier to observe the silent periods. Although most modern ocean communications are sent digitally, a Radio Room Clock is good to have as a failsafe. These nautical clocks will add historical style to homes and offices as well, being a conversation starter for fellow marine enthusiasts. Other Naval collection items like the Naval Deck Barometer and Naval Deck Tide Instrument let you put together a complete marine weather display, so your vessel is always ready to brave the ocean wa