Lloyd's of London marketing of these “self-defense" insurance policies. The present Lloyd's building, at 1 Lime Street, was designed by architect Richard Rogers and was completed in 1986. It stands on the site of the old Roman Forum. The 1925 building's facade survives, appearing strangely stranded with the modern building visible through the gates on the northern side on Leadenhall Street. In 2011 it became a listed building. In the main Underwriting Room of Lloyd's stands the "Lutine" bell, which was struck when the fate of a ship "overdue" at its destination port became known. If the ship was safe, the bell would
History of the United States Navy After two months, sank ; "Guerriere"s crew were most dismayed to see their cannonballs bouncing off "Constitution"s unusually strong live oak hull, giving her the enduring nickname of "Old Ironsides". On 29 December 1812 "Constitution" defeated off the coast of Brazil and "Java" was burned after the Americans determined she could not be salvaged. On 25 October 1812, captured HMS "Macedonian"; after the battle "Macedonian" was captured and entered into American service. In 1813, commenced a very fruitful raiding venture into the South Pacific, preying upon the British merchant and whaling industry. "Essex" was already known for her capture of