Find The Perfect Ship Bell For Sale

Ship bells have established a level of importance in the nautical culture that is typically only reserved for a privileged few items. The ship bell is a traditional and historical nautical decoration unlike other nautical gifts. There are several ship bells for sale at online model ship retailers that are brilliant additions for both novices and veterans of nautical decor alike. Because of this, there are several Internet-based nautical dealers that have ship bells for sale that run the gamut from brass to chrome renditions. The value of these nautical decor bells for sale is clear for collectors of any rank.
The role that these ship bells for sale play as nautical decorations is due to their storied position in nautical history. Traditional and historic uses of these bells include: time keeping, ceremony affairs, and ship signaling. Including ship bells for sale in their inventories would not be a priority of nautical decoration dealers if not for the ship bell’s great impact on nautical history. The ship bell is intertwined with the nautical culture in an inseparable way, as seen by the various types of authentic ship bells for sale.
Marking the watchman's four hour shift is one of the ship bell's traditional duties. After midnight - the beginning of the day - the ship bell strikes every half an hour in unique ways that alert the watchman to the exact time and status of his shift. The first half hour of the watchman's shift is marked by a singular bell strike; the second half hour by two bell strikes; the third half hour by three bell strikes; and eight bell strikes in total by the end of the four hour shift. Traditionally, a crew member made his rounds around the ship, and every half hour struck the ship’s bell to help the watchman keep track of time and know that all is well on board the ship. 
Ship bells have an internal clock that works just the same as regular desk or wall clocks. The same kinds of clockwork and bell mechanisms are used within the ship bell’s clock. Two main differences are all that exist between these kinds of clocks. One difference is that the ship's clock is ordinarily made out of brass. Secondly, the four hours of the watchman's lookout are fixed within the mechanical workings of the ship bell's clock. Groups of two bells rung six times a day is the main difference from the standard clock's consecutive ringing twelve times per day.
Ship bells with mechanical clocks (instead of quartz) require winding with a key. Also, separate bell mechanisms must be wound up apart from the clock mechanism. Just like a mantel clock, ship bell clocks also need to be tuned up by a qualified clockmaker every two years at least. 
Any model ship or beach decor collection will benefit from the addition of these ship bells. Because the ship bell is such a symbolic part of the nautical culture, it makes a wonderful nautical gift.