sentences:  In July 1941, "Nigeria" became the flagship of Force K, commanded by Rear Admiral Philip Vian.During this period, Force K made two expeditions to Spitsbergen (Norwegian territory), the first to ascertain the situation and the second, in September, to escort a troopship, , with Canadian troops and a team of demolition experts (see Operation "Gauntlet").Their task was to evacuate Norwegian and Soviet personnel from the archipelago and destroy coalmines and fuel stocks that might be of use to the enemy.