In 1897, he led the Russian icebreaker Nadeshny from Copenhagen to Vladivostok. He became a commander in the Royal Danish navy, chief of staff, from 1908 to 1911 Assistant to the Minister of the Navy and in 1918 Rear Admiral.
In 1897, he commanded the Russian icebreaker Nadeshny from Copenhagen to Vladivostok. He rose through the ranks of the Royal Danish navy, serving as chief of staff from 1908 to 1911, assistant to the Minister of the Navy, and ultimately becoming Rear Admiral in 1918.