Ship's Bell

From "San Josef", a Spanish first rate captured by Nelson at the battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 Feb 1797. Decorated in relief with three figures of the Virgin and child, a crucifix decorated with roses, and a sacred heart. Inscribed "JESUS MARIA JOSEPH ANO DE 1792".

Object Details

ID: EQA0482
Collection: Ship equipment; Communications and signalling
Type: Ship's Bell
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: San Josef fl.1797 [Spanish]
Date made: 1792
People: Royal Navy Trophy Centre
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 520 mm x 450 mm x 450 mm x 68 kg
Parts: Ship's Bell