Lettering

The letters “U.S.S.”, the name of the vessel, and the year of completion, which will be specifically stated in each requisition, are to be cast in relief or engraved and filled with black enamel on each bell, the size for the letters to be as called for in the table forming part of these specifications. All ornamental beading is to be cast in relief on bell. Bells for motor boats and power – propelled vessels to which a name is not to be assigned should have the letters “U.S.N.” only.