Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16342
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
57° 10′ S, 102° 42′ E
Heading:
222
Speed:
8.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
247 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind SW 35-40 knots, overcast
Air temperature:
−0.8 °C
Sea conditions:
Rough sea WSW 3m, heavy swell WSW 4-5m
Sea temperature:
0.3 °C

Comments

Good progress until wind and swell picked up in early morning, now rolling heavily, but spirits still high. First iceberg sighted by Martin Crowe before breakfast, abeam at 09.39.40, 4.6m to port of ship’s position 57.02S 102.57E making Adrian Young the winner of the sweep. REGARDS Louise and Jane

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