Jan Mayen Island (Part 4 of 6)

Building the Station “Complete,” but Work Continued

By 2400, November 26, the Commanding Officer, USCG Cutter NORTHLAND, considered the station complete with the HFDF and radio equipment checked and functional. Two Radiomen, one Ship’s Cook, and one Boatswain’s Mate were transferred from the NORTHLAND to the station since it was believed that the original allowance of personnel was inadequate for the station to be self-sufficient.

The NORTHLAND remained at Jan Mayen to await the Royal Norwegian Naval Vessel HONNINGSVAAD, which arrived at 0830 November 27. Unloading of supplies and equipment, and relief personnel for the Norwegian garrison and the loading of personnel who had been relieved was completed by 2300.