Question

What is a navigational tool with a needle

Answer 1

a compass most likely. i hope this helps if not look up "navigation tools" it might help

Answer 2

compassAn instrument whose magnetized metal needle aligns itself with the magnetic fields of the earth. This causes one end of the needle to point north. Mariners used this information to navigate the ship. The Chinese are said to have invented the first compass over 2000 years ago.