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Hanging of the Bell at Lloyd's
- When
- 1858
- Where
- Lloyd's of London
The salvaged Lutine bell was hung in the main Underwriting Room of Lloyd's of London, where it was used to signal overdue ships.
After its recovery, the bell was installed in Lloyd's main Underwriting Room. It was rung when the fate of a ship overdue at its destination port became known, serving as a traditional signal for the underwriters.
Sources
- Lloyd's of London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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