HMAS Parramatta III Ship's Bell

Brief description

Large brass bell from HMAS Parramatta III with the names of babies born to ship member's inscribed along inside rim.

Media/Materials

Brass

Measurements

40 x 30 x 30 cm

Subject category

Late 20th Century

Department

Civic & Ceremonial
Cultural Collections

Related information

The Ship's Bell, Parramatta III
The post includes information regarding the purpose and history of ship bells, the purchase of the Bell by Council and the presentation of the Bell from Council to the Navy at the ceremony for the commissioning of HMAS Parramatta III.
"Originating in the British Navy, it is a custom to baptise a child under the ship's bell sometime the bell is even used as a christening bowl for the ceremony. Once the baptism is completed, the child's name may be engraved inside the bell. The bell remains with the ship while in service and with the Department of Navy after decomissioning."

Accession date

26 Sep 2012

Object number

2012.020

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