When I got a call asking if I wanted to learn to oil and set the clock at Fort Christian, I jumped at the opportunity. Fort Christian was built between 1672 and 1680, and is now being restored. I'm involved indirectly as president of the St. Thomas Historical Trust. We raised funds for some of the work, including fixing the clock. Here are some pics. The mechanism was replaced in 1913 with a Seth Thomas made mechanical mechanism, which later was converted to electric. I thought it might interest those of us who like to tinker. (Basically all of us)