BELL, "Lady Mitchell" & PRESENTATION PLAQUE

CH1974.637.a

The bell comes from the "Lady Mitchell" pilot boat which was originally a Canadian built US Navy tug used during WWII. The tug was originally a "Tanac" class of tug and was commissioned in 1943. It was remodelled for use by the Fremantle Harbour Trust (now the Fremantle Port Authority) for use as a pilot boat after the war and is still in service. The bell was removed during remodelling. The bell - as a school bell - took place on 22 December 1954 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the school. Inscription: "MV LADY MITCHELL \ PRESENTED TO \ BICTON STATE SCHOOL BY \ FREMANTLE HARBOUR TRUST."

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1974.637.a
Accession Date: 17 Dec 1974

Material

Bronze/Metal

chromed bronze

Measurement

height220mm
diameter205mm

 

 

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