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The Ship's Bell and Baptisms? - Crew Space Stories episode 2 - Massey Shaw Education Trust
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The Ship’s Bell and Baptisms? – Crew Space Stories episode 2

Ship's bell on board Massey Shaw Fireboat

16 Feb The Ship’s Bell and Baptisms? – Crew Space Stories episode 2

Posted at 20:42h in News by

In this edition of Crew Space Stories, David Rogers details the history of our ships bell on board Massey Shaw Fireboat.

The ship’s bell was issued to all fireboats, including Massey Shaw when it was commissioned in 1935.

What is a ship’s bell used for?

The ship’s bell is an integral part of any vessel. Here are a few typical uses for the ship’s bell and one you may not expect!

  • Telling the time (there are eight bells, one for each half-hour of a four-hour watch)
  • Calling for specific crew members
  • A warning signal to other vessels
  • For baptisms!?

To find out how our ship’s bell is used in baptisms, please watch our latest crew space stories episode on YouTube or watch the full series.

Episode II - Crew Space Stories

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