Lutine Bell

The bell from HMS Lutine, a captured French vessel, lost in 1799 when carrying bullion much of which was recovered in 1857-8. The bell now hangs in the ‘Room’ at Lloyd’s above the Caller’s Rostrum and is rung to call attention to very important announcements such as casualties and arrivals of missing ships. It is rung once for bad news and twice for good news.

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