Johannes Olav Tornoe Markussen, Danish marine consultant. Served to lieutenant captain Royal Danish Navy, 1936-1939.; Member United States Power Squadron (Commander Jacksonville branch 1955-1956, Florida state staff captain 1956-1957), United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (past flotilla Commander), American Amateur Radio League, Beaches Amateur Radio Society.; Club: Kiwanis.
Background
Markussen, Johannes Olav Tornoe was born on June 14, 1913 in Ruslinga, Fyn, Denmark. Son of Frederik Laurits Peter Tornoe and Dagmar D. (Hansen) M. Radio operator"s certified, mate"s certified, ship"s master certified Svenborg Nautical College Served on sailing vessels, 1926-1931.
Education
Seaman in steamship, also diesel tanker, 1931-1933. 2d mate Danish Merchant Marine, 1939-1941. Chief mate Allied Merchant Marine, 1941-1942, captain, 1942-1949.
Compass adjuster, marine surveyor, 1949-1956.
Dockmaster, service manager Huckins Yacht Corporation, Jacksonville, Florida, 1956-1962. Designer and builder marine, Fort George, Florida, 1962-1965.
Yacht broker, compass adjuster, Jacksonville, Florida, 1966-1978, marine surveyor and consultant, Jacksonville, since 1976. Chairman transportation, dial-a-ride service, past president Beaches Council on Aging.
Career
Chief mate Allied Merchant Marine, 1941-1942, captain, 1942-1949. Chairman transportation, dial-a-ride service, past president Beaches Council on Aging.
Membership
Served to lieutenant captain Royal Danish Navy, 1936-1939. Member United States Power Squadron (Commander Jacksonville branch 1955-1956, Florida state staff captain 1956-1957), United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (past flotilla Commander), American Amateur Radio League, Beaches Amateur Radio Society. Club: Kiwanis.