:It was during the early 1920’s when an automated steering and helm control system was introduced onboard merchant ships. ... Auto-Pilot is synchronised with the Gyro Compass to steer manually input courses, with reference to the gyro heading. Auto Pilot steers the manually input course by controlling the steering gear to turn the rudder in the required manner.<ref> [http://www.marineinsight.com/marine-navigation/10-things-to-consider-while-using-auto-pilot-system-on-ships/ 10 Things to Consider While Using Auto-Pilot System on Ships]</ref> | :It was during the early 1920’s when an automated steering and helm control system was introduced onboard merchant ships. ... Auto-Pilot is synchronised with the Gyro Compass to steer manually input courses, with reference to the gyro heading. Auto Pilot steers the manually input course by controlling the steering gear to turn the rudder in the required manner.<ref> [http://www.marineinsight.com/marine-navigation/10-things-to-consider-while-using-auto-pilot-system-on-ships/ 10 Things to Consider While Using Auto-Pilot System on Ships]</ref> |