Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
16344
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
61° 2′ S, 86° 43′ E
Heading:
242
Speed:
8.7 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
275 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind WNW 11 knots, overcast, frequent snow showers, visibility down to I km at t
Air temperature:
−1.4 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
−1.7 °C
Comments
Entered sea ice zone about 0700 local, frequent icebergs but restricted visibility limits survey; one fur seal sighted close to Grimm Bank, more numerous crabeaters, occasional emperors in sea ice. Preparations/briefings for Zhong Shan/Davis underway. Post office opened and well patronised. Bunkers: Gas 0.1/1,o42,500 l; ATK 38,077 l REGARDS Louise and Jane
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