Saint David

January 21, 2010   

2009 10k-9

This is David he is from Saint Helena which is part of the British Overseas Territory and is an island in the south atlantic. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255.

We have three Saints that come down for the summer season to act as station support staff. This is David’s first time down. They work a week of nights as night watch every three weeks. The night watch does two or three rounds of the station with numerous things to check including fridge temperatures, the aquarium in the bonner, generator sheds etc. There have been problems with the aquarium air conditioning so the marine assistant or biologist will be woken up by David if he is on watch. Also he wakes up me if I am on SAR and a plane comes in the middle of the night that requires cover.

 

One Response to “Saint David”

  1. Do enjoy these profiles of people’s jobs Ashley. love mum