Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16535
Universal time (UTC):
04:15
Australian time (AEST):
15:15
Position:
66° 15′ S, 144° 27′ E
Heading:
020
Speed:
7.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
104 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, distant fog,moderate visibility. Wind 25 knots SSE
Air temperature:
−2.5 °C
Sea conditions:
moderte sea, low swell
Sea temperature:
−1.4 °C

Comments

CTDs 105 -110 taken. Our approach to station Spice, close to the Mertz glacier, among icebergs at sunset and departure after sunrise were truly spectacular. Frenzy of CTDs to end tonight as we go westwards hunting for the elusive sea ice.

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