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What is the bell on a ship called?

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What is the bell on a ship called?
The bell on a ship is usually just called a ship's bell. However, you may sometimes see the bells called ship's chimes. On ships, bells help sailors on watch keep track of the time. Find a collection of antique ship's bells on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Nautical Maritime Brass Ship Bell
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Nautical Maritime Brass
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20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Religious Items

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Bronze

Brass Steamship Bell Mounted to an Iron Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Large engine room bell from a ship. Polished brass bell is mounted onto a heavy steel housing. Big
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Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects

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Brass, Iron

Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The bell of the VOC fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marked JAFFANAPATNAM Ao 1747 VOC Cast in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Nautical Objects

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Bronze

A brass ship’s bell from Peninsular & Orient liner S.S. Ballarat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This bronze ship’s bell is incised with the legend ‘Ballarat’ and has a suspension bracket and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

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Brass

Ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO
Located in London, GB
A 1920s ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO. Steam Merchant
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Early 20th Century Scottish Nautical Objects

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Brass, Bronze

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