Chemical agents were released at least three times in the last six years on Johnston Island.
Additionally, the tropical storm watch for Johnston Island was discontinued.
Early the next day, she set her course for Johnston Island.
Between 1958 and 1975, several scientific sounding rockets were launched from Johnston Island.
In the summer and fall of 1962, she took part in atomic tests at Johnston Island.
Johnston Island was a remote location, more distant from populated areas than other potential test locations.
Nonessential personnel had been evacuated from Johnston Island during the test.
I think there's even a launch facility out on Johnston Island, not that far from here.
The storm continued to move west and approached Johnston Island, though the island's weather did not deteriorate.
The submarine stopped off for fuel at Johnston Island on 7 April, and was never seen or heard from again.