ship's bells

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Scope note
Metal percussion instruments, often in bronze or brass, used on ships to give signals for the timing of watches, in case of fog, during anchoring maneuvers, or as a general alarm. Traditionally these have the name of the ship they are used on engraved or cast on their surface.
ship's bells
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025