Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
16178
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
66° 7′ S, 65° 54′ E
Heading:
64
Speed:
9.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
143 NM
Weather conditions:
wind ESE 30 knots, sleet
Air temperature:
−4.1 °C
Sea conditions:
very rough, 2m swell
Sea temperature:
−0.3 °C
Comments
All cargo and Expeditioner transfers completed by 5pm including Dave McCormack retrieved from PCMEGA Mini-traverse at Hordern Gap by helicopter. SL Mawson hosted Indonesian guests, V7 Chief Scientist and other visitors. Departed Mawson to a fine send-off at 7pm. Ceremony for Steve Reeve conducted by SL Mawson and Leighton Ford and plaque mounted in Red Shed. Currently pushing into heavy weather.
Map
A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.