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Yes, it's completely in one piece. It cleaned up well too. We still have some veterans, from prior to 1941, in the Association, and relatives of those lost, so it means a lot to them, to have something tangible from the ship.

There were three survivors, one being Ted Briggs, whom I knew. The bell was recovered last August as it was discovered to have blown clear of the main wreckage, when it was discovered in 2001. A film was taken & shown to the Hood Association. Ted was one of those who said he would want it...

If he's a member of the RNA or British Legion, he'll get a reduced price.

The latest exhibition is of the Battle of Jutland which was opened in May by the Princess Royal. The bell from HMS Hood is in there, as it was presented to Hood, by Lady Hood to commemorate Admiral Hood who was at Jutland. As said, the submarine museum at Gosport, is worth a visit and included...