Commander Henry N. Jenson November 11, 1914-November 1916
Lieutenant Commander Bruce L. Canaga November 1916-November 1917
Lieutenant Fredrick G. Keyes November 1917-July 7, 1918
Lieutenant Otto E. Reh July 7, 1918-October 5, 1919
Commander Willis W. Bradley October 5, 1919-June 20, 1920 July 5, 1922-August 25, 1924
Commander Lloyd S. Shapley June 21, 1920-July 6, 1922
Commander Harold V. McKittrick August 25, 1924-January 26, 1927
Commander Thomas E. Van Metre January 26, 1927-September 23, 1929
Commander Robert C. Giffen September 23, 1929-June 18, 1932
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Captain Allan S. Farquhar June 18, 1932-April 1, 1935
Captain Johnathan S. Dowell June 14, 1935-June 13, 1937
Captain William A. Hall June 29, 1937-May 2, 1942
Captain Theodore D. Westfall May 19, 1942-September 3, 1946
Captain Carl H. Bushnell October 7, 1946-June 30, 1951
Captain James A. Prichard July 1, 1951-August 1, 1953 July 22, 1955-December 31, 1957
Captain H. A. Pieczentkowski September 18, 1953-July 21, 1955
Captain William B. Moore January 1, 1958-June 30, 1960
Captain William T. Groner July 1, 1960-June 30, 1961
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Captain Harry C. Maynard July 12, 1961-June 19, 1963
Captain William H. Wright June 28, 1963-May 1, 1966
Captain James L. Hunnicutt July 28, 1966-June 27, 1968
Captain Howard G. Garnett June 27, 1968-June 29, 1972
Captain Jack L. Carter August 18, 1972-August 26, 1975
Captain John V. Smith August 26, 1975-April 19, 1977
Captain John G. Fletcher April 19, 1977-August 29, 1980
Captain Charles H. Wilbur August 29, 1980-July 18, 1985
Captain Robert W. Hoag, II July 18, 1985-present
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Notice to Keyport Residents, Former Residents, Employees, Former Employees, and Retirees:
Do you have a story to tell about your association with the Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering
Station? Maybe you held your first job at Keyport in the early days, maybe your family took in
boarders during the World War II rush, or maybe you were involved in the new joint
Canadian/U.S. test range in British Columbia.
Whatever your involvement, we want to hear from you. We feel that we were only able to
scratch the surface in the time we had to research this book. Although there were many people
who loaned us photographs and told us their recollection of the past, there were many more that
we missed.
We are putting together an archives to aid in future endeavors to preserve Keyport's history.
Your story will help make it complete.
Please write us; send in your name, address, phone number, and story. It doesn't have to be in
any particular form: hand or typewritten, informal notes or essay; whatever you can do, we'll
appreciate. Send to:
NUWES Public Affairs Office
Historical Archives
Code O6PAO
Keyport, Washington 98345
Phone: (206) 396-2763
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SERVICE: The Tradition at Keyport and Kitsap Federal Credit Union
Kitsap Federal Credit Union Commemorates Keyport's 75th Anniversary
Kitsap Federal Credit Union is proud to be a part of the rich heritage of NUWES Keyporl. Begun by a small group of Shipyard Employees in 1934 and originally known as the Navy Yard Metal Trades Credit Union, Kitsap Federal Credit Union has grown to include six branches, including our very important and historical branch in Building 1 at Keyport.
Early History of the Credit Union at Keyport
Kitsap Federal Credit Union was formed in 1934 by a handful of employees at PSNS who realized that by pooling their resources, they could offer credit and savings to each other at competitive rates. Their original pool of assets totalled $35.50! The Credit Union was characterized by its spirit of cooperation and volunteerism which is a heritage that continues at Kitsap Federal Credit Union and its Keyport Branch.
In the late 1930's, Keyport employees became interested in joining the Navy Yard Metal Trades Credit Union, which at that time was open only to employees of PSNS who were members of the Metal Trades Council. In 1947, the bylaws were amended to include all PSNS employees. Then, in 1954, the Credit Union approved a change that expanded the field of membership to include all employees at Naval installations in Kitsap County, including all at NUWES Keyport.
When Keyport employees became eligible for membership in the Credit Union, Credit Union Treasurer Oscar Cooper suggested that Keyport Tool and Die-Maker Robert Stewart become an active volunteer at KFCU. At that time, Bob was also a delegate to the Metal Trades Council. Bob joined the KFCU Credit Committee and recalls that although KFCU did not have a building at Keyport, he and other volunteers distributed loan applications, and later joined part-time employees in cashing paychecks and writing temporary receipts. He remembers that KFCU had approximately $125,000 in assets (compared with today's $180 million!).
After being located in several 'closet-size' areas on Keyport, in the 1960's, the Credit Union moved into its present location. A large number of Keyport employees
and their families are active members and volunteers at KFCU, pooling their resources to help each other meet their financial needs.
The Tradition of Service Continues
KFCU's Keyport branch, managed by Mary Morgan, offers a full range of financial services to all Keyport employees, contractors, and their extended families. We invite you to join us in celebrating the rich heritage of Keyport and we thank you for allowing us to play an important role!
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: KFCU'S Keyport Branch Remodelling Day October 27, 1972
Oscar Cooper, left; Bill Maiers, Allen Olsen, center;
Commanding Officer of Naval Torpedo Station, right.