April 24, 2024
WWII Chelsea Ships Bell 1940-1944
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Vintage Chelsea Ship's Bell 4 Bell-11 Jeweled 7 1/4" wide and 3 1/2" deep Serial # 460484 dates the bell to1940-1944 Needs a key and a tune up Engraved to Captain B.W.Decker Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka,Japan The best known Commander of Fleet Activities was the one who served here the longest, Captain Benton W. "Benny" Decker, who was in command from April, 1946 until June, 1950. When he assumed command, the base was fairly well-organized, and Captain Decker and his staff were able to devote their time to helping the townspeople economically, politically and socially. Buildings which had once housed war equipment were converted into schools, churches and hospitals for the people of Japan.In May, 1946, the Marines at Yokosuka were redesignated Marine Barracks, U.S. Fleet Activities, Yokosuka. In April, 1947, the Ship Repair Department was organized, and the shops and dry docks were reactivated to maintain the ships of the U.S. Fleet in the Pacific. With the onset of the Korean War on June 25 , 1950 , Yokosuka Navy Base suddenly became very important and extremely busy.
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