Some More on the HMS Guerriere Bell-- Part 2

Peter Seest, born in Hadersleben (now Holstein, Germany, around 1715 and became foreman of the City of Amsterdam bell and cannon factory. In 1770, he became director of it.

The HMS Guerriere was built in Cherbourg, France, in 1799. At the time, Amsterdam was under French control so the bell was probably taken by the French for their new frigate.

The USS Constitution also has an HMS Guerriere plate in its collection that is quite colorful and impressive. 

--Brock-Perry