Cast in Brass.
Proven at Sea.
America's naval bell since 1888.
The same bell the U.S. Navy has trusted for generations — now available direct. Seven sizes, hand-finished, custom engraving available on all.
Seven Sizes. One Standard.
From New York Harbor to the World's Navies
E.J. Willis was founded in 1888 on Chambers Street in lower Manhattan. Over 138 years, the company earned and kept an active U.S. Department of Defense specification — DOD-B-24673 — making it one of the only civilian suppliers approved to outfit U.S. Navy vessels.
The same bell. The same alloy. The same standard. Now available to vessels, institutions, and collectors who demand the genuine article.
Your Name.
Your Vessel.
Your Mark.
Every Willis bell can be engraved to order. A vessel name, family crest, commission date, or personal inscription — cut cleanly into cast brass before final polish.
The Bell the Navy Trusts.
Now Available Direct.
Seven sizes. Custom engraving on all. Available in 2-4 weeks. The same bell that has rung on U.S. Navy vessels for over a century.