Historical information

The ship was built in 1953 by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scotland for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots organisation (Melbourne)as a pilot cutter. The ship was launched in 16th April 1953 and more information is required on the bell specifically.

Physical description


A large, heavy brass ships bell. This bell is missing it's rope and ringer. The bell is tarnished in keeping with it's age. A broad lip around the bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

- Engraving on front face of bell. - T.S.M.V / WYUNA / 1953.
- Post manufacture engraving on the bell hanger -PWC 2364

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