Welcome Aboard

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Welcome Aboard
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Main Station Building Admin / Berthing / Galley
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• St. Paul Island , one of the four Pribilof
  Islands is located in the Bering Sea, 770 miles
  southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, and 240 miles
  north of the Aleutian chain.

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Sometimes known as the Galapagos of the North,
St. Paul and other Pribilof Islands host over 150
species of birds that migrate to the islands and
nest in the abundant low lying vegetation and
along the face of the sea cliffs.
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The Pacific fur seal makes St. Paul its home from
June through October, where it mates and gives
birth. About 800,000 seals, 90 of the worlds
northern fur seal population, summer at these
islands. The fur seal herds may be observed from
a distance at 2 blinds erected for this purpose.
You must obtain a permit from Fish and Game to
view from these blinds.
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Just a view of some of the islands plants.
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As the only Coast Guard station in the Bearing
Sea, we act as the liaison for AIRSTA Kodiak, and
Juneau SARCOORD (Search and Rescue Coordinator)
for vessels in the area. We also act as a supply
point and member transfer point for Coast Guard
cutters in the area.
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Coast Guard logistic services are provided every
three weeks (Wednesday) by C-130 from AIRSTA
Kodiak.
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• SP Building
• MK Shop
• Generator Room
• DC Shop

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• Laundry
• Galley
• Dry Stores
• Mess deck
• Berthing Passageway

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• Red Dog Saloon
• Jacuzzi
• Rec Deck
• Sauna
• Gym

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You are required to have a checking account
established before you arrive, since most of your
financial transactions will be made by check.
There is an ATM at the local store with a service
fee of 3.00. The unit morale officer may cash
checks for small amounts.
A telephone calling card is MANDATORY and will
allow you to call the lower 48. They can
also be purchased from the exchange.
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Northern Air Cargo flies weekly, bringing freight
and mail, which is delivered to the US Post
Office in town. The mail is delivered one to
three times per week and is impacted by weather
and space availability on the aircraft. Postal
services include money orders, stamps, and
special mail services

• USCG LORAN Station
• P.O. Box 902
• St. Paul Island, AK 99660-0902
• [phone]

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• There is one church in town, The Russian
  Orthodox Church of Saint Peter and Paul. All are
  welcome at the house of worship. The Clergyman
  is available informally for any requested
  counseling or spiritual assistance. The
  Chaplains at ISC Kodiak also try to visit the
  station once each quarter.

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Hunting permits can be purchased in town to hunt
reindeer and red fox. Only natives may hunt seal
and sea lion.
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Alice Ralphie the resident red foxes.
Cali Zima LORSTA St. Pauls mascots.
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Yes, this is a view looking outside from the
window.
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Otter Island
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Some views from the tower.
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We hope you found this presentation informative
and helpful. Please contact your sponsor with
any questions you still need answered. And once
again Welcome to LORAN Station St. Paul Island.
We look forward to meeting you.