Sea Systems Command or NAVSEA since 1974. Chiefs of the Bureau The following is an incomplete list of individuals who served as chief of the Bureau of Ships. Chief, Rear Admiral Samuel M. "Mike" Robinson, July 1940-January 1942 (1st Chief Bureau of Ships)Deputy Chief, RAdm. Alexander H. Van Keuren Chief, Rear Admiral Alexander H. Van Keuren, January 1942-November 1942Deputy Chief, RAdm. Claud Ashton Jones (Medal of Honor Recipient) Chief, Rear Admiral Edward L. "Ned" Cochrane, November 1942 – 1946Deputy Chief, RAdm. Earle W. Mills Chief, Rear Admiral Earle W. Mills, 1946- Chief, Rear Admiral Homer N. Wallin, 1951-1953 Rear Admiral Nathan Sonenshein, early 1970s References External links Archives of the Bureau of Ships at NARA 1940 establishments in the United States 1966 disestablishments in the United States Ships Marine engineering organizations Military units and formations established in 1940 Government agencies disestablished in 1966