Ship's bell

Ship's bell from 'Richmond' (1868), a Bahamas lighthouse tender. The bell has an 11 5/16 inch mouth diamter, with a recessed inscription on the waist: 'Richmond (1868)'. Handbell argent secured to wrought iron bracket, painted white. The stump of the old cast-in staple remains and a false staple was later fitted.

Object Details

ID: EQA0478
Collection: Ship equipment; Communications and signalling
Type: Ship's bell
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Richmond 1868
Date made: 1868
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 398 mm x 575 mm x 275 mm x 17 kg