In 1936, the USS Bushnell (AS-15), a submarine tender of the United States Navy, continued her service in support of the fleet. Having been commissioned in 1915, she had already seen a significant period of service. In 1936, her primary role remained providing repair, maintenance, and logistic support to submarines, enabling their operational readiness. While the international political landscape was increasingly tense in the lead-up to World War II, the Bushnell’s operations in 1936 were largely routine, focused on maintaining the readiness of the submarine force.