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Bell, CSS Alabama

<p>A medium size bronze bell recovered from the CSS Alabama with a raised line at the top and three incised lines near the bottom rim of the bell. A bronze mounting racket is attached to the top of the bell which curves downward to a bronze plate with two screws. The mounting racket would have been screwed into the foremast allowing the bell to hang.</p>
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Title: Bell, CSS Alabama
Caption: Bronze bell and mounting bracket from CSS Alabama
Description: This bronze bell was recovered from CSS Alabama in 2002, along with the mounting bracket that secured it to the foremast. The bell is almost 10 inches tall and the clapper is missing.
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