USS Holland AS-32 Hundley Class Fog Bell & Waterbury Naval Wheel Maritime Clock

Ships Bell mounted on a wooden stand, which was presented to Captain R. Wilson, Commanding Officer of the USS Holland (AS-32) by the officers and chiefs of the ship's repair department, dating from May 1981 to March 1983. Ship's bells are a long-standing tradition in naval and merchant fleets, serving both functional and ceremonial purposes. US Navy ships' bells hold significant historical and symbolic value, often preserved by the Naval History and Heritage Command or loaned to institutions for display after a ship is decommissioned. This particular bell serves as a tangible reminder of Captain Wilson's tenure and the dedication of the USS Holland's repair department. The USS Holland (AS-32) was a Hunley-class submarine tender in service with the United States Navy from 1963 to 1996. Her mission was to service submarines, replenish supplies, fuel, and weapons, and she was equipped with a machine shop for necessary repairs, including those for the nuclear power plants of Polaris-firing submarines. The phrase "World's Greatest Repair Dept" likely reflects the pride and esprit de corps within the ship's repair division during Captain Wilson's command. Vintage Waterbury Ship’s Wheel Mantel Clock It features a nautical theme with a ship's wheel frame, typically made of brass or wood, mounted on a base. The clock face usually has Arabic numerals and the winding and setting mechanisms might involve turning the bezel or a lever.