Nova Scotia

Princess of Acadia ferry's bell sought by Halifax police

The bell from the retired Bay of Fundy ferry Princess of Acadia has gone missing, Halifax Regional Police say.

Bay of Fundy ferry was retired from service earlier this year, with bell bound for museum

The bell that was mounted on the Princess of Acadia has gone missing. (Submitted by Halifax Regional Police)

Halifax Regional Police are asking the public for help finding the bell that belonged to a former Bay of Fundy ferry.

Police say the bell that belonged to the Princess of Acadia was reported missing on Sept. 28 while it was docked in Dartmouth. 

The ship was retired this past summer after 40 years of service between Saint John and Digby, N.S. 

Police say the bell — along with other items that were stolen — were going to be turned over to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 902-490-5016 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.