Name/Title
The Fitch Acceleration ClockDescription
This photograph of the engineer's bell book shows a custom-made display added to one of the USS Yorktown (CV-10)'s meters. Dubbed "The Fitch Acceleration Clock", Engineer Stephen Fitch claims that the addition is one of a kind and unique to the USS Yorktown (CV-10).Context
From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.Collection
Stephen Fitch CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2018.6Source or Donor
Richard G. FitchAcquisition Method
GiftInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of Photograph.Transcription
The "Fitch Acceleration Clock" an exclusive first used on the "mighty Y"
When hull is recorded, place present speed at the minute hand and accelerate as indicated each minute.
Acceleration on inner circle, deceleration on outer circle.Update Date
February 21, 2025
