Ship's bell

Ship's bell of HMS 'Lydiard' (1913). The bell has a 10 7/8 inch diameter and is incised with the inscription on the waist: 'H.M.S. LYDIARD. 1913.' It has a solid argent which formerly had four canons arranged on a square, two opposite ones have been removed. The two that remain have tapering bases. No wires but there are mouldings on crown and soundbow. Round section cast-in crown staple. Soundbow 5/8 inch thick.

Object Details

ID: EQA0474
Collection: Ship equipment; Communications and signalling
Type: Ship's bell
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Lydiard (1914)
Date made: 1913
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 280 mm x 255 mm x 255 mm x 12 kg
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