SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For November 1719, 2003 THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED (Translation of registrant’s name into English) 6 Front Street Hamilton HM 11 Hamilton HM DX, Bermuda (Address of principal executive offices)

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THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED

On November 1719, 2003, The Bank of Bermuda Limited (the “Bank”) announced ~~that~~ a ~~Special~~senior ~~General~~management ~~Meeting~~succession ~~of shareholders~~plan. ~~will~~A becopy ~~held~~of onthe ~~February 16, 2004. The~~ press release related ~~with respect~~ to this matter is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit Index 99.1 Press Release, dated November 1719, 2003.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED
By:	/s/ Alison J. Satasi

	Name: Title:	Alison J. Satasi Head of Investor Relations

Date: November 1719, 2003

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