Atlas Bell, Gloucester black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: The Atlas Bell This was the bell of the Atlas, launched in 1812, which made several voyages to India and China for the East India Company. After the ship was broken up in 1832 the bell was used here for signalling the dockers starting and finishing times. As a navigation aid in fog. Re-erected in 1986 by the Rotary Club of Gloucester and Gloucester Civic Trust. Recorded plaque organisation: Port of Gloucester, Gloucester Civic Trust, Rotary Club of Gloucester.

Atlas Bell served as the navigational bell of the ship Atlas, which conducted significant trade voyages for the East India Company between 1812 and 1832, reflecting Britain's extensive maritime commerce during the early 19th century. After the ship’s decommissioning, the bell continued to serve the community in Gloucester as a practical time signal and foghorn, later becoming a local historical landmark.