The whole layout and the vast area of space show that it is the
Government's intention to still further increase the plant. In fact,
on my last visit to Helgoland--and it was more than two years ago--I
saw the evidence of another shed about to be built. At the station is
the most efficient meteorological department of all the stations. The
most up-to-date and sensitive instruments connected with this science
are there in duplicates and the highest experts such as only Germany
can produce are in charge of the department.
When I was at Helgoland I noticed a vast difference in the strength of
the fortifications compared to what they had been. They used to be
tremendous, but since the addition of the naval base they have become
secondary. Half the soldiers on duty there have been transferred
elsewhere; so with the big guns. There is no longer any need for
them. As I stated, I saw a fourth big balloon shed in the course of
construction. I have not been on the island for two years. Nobody
has been near the extreme eastern end except those closely identified
with the service. Considering that Germany has not built more than
one extra shed, that means five dirigibles, and there is nothing on
earth that could stand up against them. Helgoland does not need forts
any more. The new forts float in the sky and can rain death.
Helgoland has always been a sore spot of British diplomacy.
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