During World War II, the islands were used as a top secret Royal Navy weather and radio station codenamed HMS Atlantic Isle, to monitor Nazi U-boats (which were required to maintain radio contact) and shipping movements in the South Atlantic Ocean. The first Administrator, Surgeon Lieutenant Commander E.J.S. Woolley, was appointed by the British government during this time. COUNT 3
QSN1 During what war was the island used as a Royal Navy station? ANS1 World War II QSN2 What was the islands codename during World War II? ANS2 HMS Atlantic Isle QSN3 Who was the administrator during World War II for the island? ANS3 Surgeon Lieutenant Commander E.J.S. Woolley