

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 clock face usually has Arabic numerals and the winding and setting mechanisms might involve turning the bezel or a lever.