In November 1935, Noonan and Gatty embarked in the schooner Kinkajou to investigate Baker, Howland, and Jarvis islands and conduct meteorological observations. During this voyage, Gatty and the crew of the Kinkajou were marooned briefly on Baker Island, and saved themselves from starvation by Gatty's extensive knowledge of sea bird habits.
In November 1935, Noonan and Gatty set sail on the schooner Kinkajou to explore three Pacific islands and gather meteorological data. While on this journey, Gatty and the crew of the Kinkajou were temporarily stranded on Baker Island, but they managed to survive a period of hunger by utilizing Gatty's knowledge of seabird behaviors in their environment.