Leaving the Marietta in March 1911, Carpender was involved with the fitting out of the new battleship . Like other naval officers of the day, he acquired a nickname, "Chips" (a traditional nickname for a ship's carpenter in the days of wooden ships).
Carpender left Marietta in March 1911 to work on the construction of the new battleship. He received the nickname "Chips," which is a traditional title for a ship's carpenter, reflecting his role in shipbuilding.