SHIPPING: A1 v. O.K.

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* Salvaged from a frigate which sank off the Dutch coast in 1799 with £1,000,000 in gold aboard, ruining many underwriters. The bell hangs over Lloyd's center rostrum, is rung by a "waiter" in scarlet and gold. One stroke means disaster at sea; two mean good news.

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