H.M.S HOOD's Bell

[NeonSamurai]

*shrug* seems those connected to the ship want the bell recovered, and the bell is lying separate from the ship so they don't have to disturb the ship to retrieve it. So why not.

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

*shrug* seems those connected to the ship want the bell recovered, and the bell is lying separate from the ship so they don't have to disturb the ship to retrieve it. So why not.

Exactly my feelings.

In a previous expedition, which did not disturb the wreck, the company discovered and photographed the bell, an MoD spokesman said.

It is lying on the seabed well away from the parts of the ship's hull, which will not be disturbed by the recovery operation, he added.

[Jimbuna]

Mixed feelings...initially, leave the war grave alone, then okay if the bell is detached.

Can't help thinking how much the offer of a cost free operation weighted the decision.

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Mixed feelings...initially, leave the war grave alone, then okay if the bell is detached.

Same, now I know the bell is detached.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Oberon

Same, now I know the bell is detached.

I've still got two of these:

http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/more.php?ProdID=16029

Purchased almost thirty years ago, my fathers was framed and has faded slightly but mine is still in the cardboard tube she came in.