On a recent visit to the Flying Angel Club, in Flinders Street ,Melbourne, I saw a magnificent , very large Ships Bell, supported in a large brass frame embossed with beautiful mermaids!. The bell was from 'DIOMED', and a plaque at the bottom said --
'Diomed'
Alf Holt (Blue Funnel) 1922 -- 1952
Presented April, 1953.
Can anybody tell me the history of the first Diomed, hopefully with directions to a photo, and does anybody know who, how and why this lovely artifact ended up in the Mision?? I have been curious about this for many years, as I first saw the bell there many , many years ago when visiting the Missions to Seaman as a child with my parents.
'Diomed'
Alf Holt (Blue Funnel) 1922 -- 1952
Presented April, 1953.
Can anybody tell me the history of the first Diomed, hopefully with directions to a photo, and does anybody know who, how and why this lovely artifact ended up in the Mision?? I have been curious about this for many years, as I first saw the bell there many , many years ago when visiting the Missions to Seaman as a child with my parents.