ON MARCH 31, 1958, the U.S. Navy established the world’s first Atomic Submarine Division. Its inception had been announced to the press earlier in the month and reported in the New York Times. Three atomic submarines, Nautilus, Sea Wolf, and...
For more than a century, the Chelsea name has been as much a part of the sea as the tides; as much a part of the sailing life as the call to explore and discover. The St. Barths Bucket Regatta...
My Chelsea ship's bell clock dates back to 1920. For many years it sat at the base of the steps in my father-in-law’s boyhood home. Breakfast was at 7 a.m. If he was not in his place, ready for school,...
Calling all clock lovers: Does your Chelsea have a story of its own to tell? We love hearing from people like you who've kept your clock close to your heart. Whether it's been days or decades, we want to hear...
A classic clock-and-barometer set adds polished elegance to any boat, yacht, or mantel.
A big thanks to our friends at Ocean Alexander for showcasing our carbon fiber Flag clock & barometer set aboard their beautiful 90 Motoryacht!
Boston-based designer Brian Johnson started theUncommonGreen in 2009 in order to create everyday products that "meld artistry with functionality, practicality with wit, and style with sustainability." From his contemporary design house and workshop in Boston, Massachusetts, he and his team...
On January 20, 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the first and only president to be inaugurated for a 4th term in office. Five years earlier, with World War II raging in Europe and the Pacific, the President had agreed to...
Longtime Chelsea employee John McCarthy remembers former director of engineering Jim Leone. I first met Jim Leone in 1956, when I joined Chelsea Clock as an apprentice draftsman at the age of 25. Jim, at the time was the...
It's New Year's resolution time! You're probably swearing off sweets or vowing to use your gym membership as soon as the clock strikes midnight -- and you're not alone. We started to wonder where the practice of making promises we...
When I purchased Chelsea Clock in 2005 -- 120 years after the company’s original owner Joseph Eastman set up shop on the corner of Everett Avenue and 5th Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts -- I remember walking through the old building...
We know the holidays are crazy -- it's the end of the quarter, the kids are home from school, you still have loads of last-minute holiday shopping to do -- you can barely even think straight, let alone figure out...
We've always known our clocks and barometers make fabulous additions to any nautical-themed space, but the folks at Ocean Alexander have really taken it to the next level with this sleek, contemporary yacht interior. Below you'll find images of our...
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. For those of us here in New England, that means sub-zero temperatures, twinkly lights, eggnog lattes, and more Christmas music than most of us are probably comfortable with. It also means...
It was a Thursday. Four-and-a-half months after Union armies stopped 60,000 Confederate soldiers at the Battle of Gettysburg, a pale, feverish President Lincoln (unaware he was coming down with smallpox) delivered what would become one of the most infamous speeches...
In honor of Veterans Day we're offering 10% savings (plus free shipping!) on all Patriot Deck, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps collections -- now through November 17th -- and a huge heartfelt thanks to all those who have served....
Master Clockmaker Test New Chelseas Before They Leave Home Believe it or not, it's that time of year, again! If you live in the USA or Canada, Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2. And...
Your wedding can be timeless with these suggestions from a local weddings editor. Have an around-the-clock bridal shower: Each guest brings a gift the couple would theoretically use at a specific time of day! Create a schedule card for family...
The simplest changes or finishing touches can transform a drab workspace into an exciting new hub of creativity. The key is finding a balance between visually pleasing and functional, while warding off unnecessary distractions. Here you'll find our suggestions for...
On October 13, 1775 at the beginning of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress established the Navy by authorizing the outfit, manning, and dispatching of two armed vessels in search of munitions ships supplying the British Army in America. At...
IN SPRING 2013, longtime New Englander Jonathan Coons had been working in e-commerce and marketing for nearly ten years when he had an epiphany: What if he could create an online space to highlight and promote the growth of local...
It's Friday, and time to lighten up for the weekend. So in honor of our favorite (work) day of the week, here are some fun facts to impress your date tonight --- or, at the very least, your coworkers at...
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