Pigeon Island, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
U.S. Signal Station
1941
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
1. U.S. Signal Station Marker
Nearly two centuries after Rodney recognized its importance, Pigeon Island was again used as a strategic base, during World War II. This U.S. Signal Station was built over Rodneys existing mortar battery dating from 1780, and Pigeon Island served as a U.S. naval communications signal station until 1947.
The inclined cable lift, to the east was used to haul up diesel fuel to power the generators. The wireless and transmitter receiving mast was atop Fort Rodney.
Erected by Saint Lucia National Trust.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 14° 5.484′ N, 60° 57.98′ W. Memorial is on Pigeon Island, Gros Islet. This marker is at the Pigeon Island Natural Landmark, on the path up to Fort Rodney. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Pigeon Island, Gros Islet LC01 101, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Musket Redoubt (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Rodney (within shouting distance of this marker); Carib Caves (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josset's House (about 120 meters away); Gunslide (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Lime Kiln
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ridge Battery (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 25, 2015
2. Wide view of U.S. Signal Station Marker
The foundation for the U.S. Signal Station building is to the left of the marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
3. U.S. Signal Station and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 25, 2015
4. Remnants of the inclined cable lift used to haul diesel fuel to the Signal Station.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on April 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
