Ship's bell

Ship's bell from a Japanese aircraft carrier, 1945. 9 5/8 inches diameter and made from 1/4 inch mild stelel plate bent round and welded. No inscription or marks. The clapper is in bronze. The tone is fair.

Object Details

ID: EQA0503
Collection: Ship equipment; Communications and signalling
Type: Ship's bell
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Before 1945
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 240 mm x 235 mm x 235 mm x 7 kg
Parts: Ship's bell