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Zhong Shan operation began at 0930 Thursday and transferred 9 CHINARE and 5 ANARE in 4 flights, plus 3063 kg of cargo in 9 flights; operation completed 1345 with return of 5 ANARE to the ship; radio installation and botanical collecting both successful; proposed helicopter flight to Davis cancelled due to weather; ship departed Zhong Shan fast ice edge at 1350 under two engines; Davis ops briefing for all expeditioners at 1500; arrived Davis 2000, ship parked in fast ice 1 km NW of station. Resupply operation began 0800, TO with 5 pax and equipment departed for Mt Cresswell at 0815, 2 helicopters from ship to station 0830, expeditioner briefing by Davis SL 0900, departing expeditioners and baggage ashore, cargo operations continue apace. REGARDS Louise and Jane
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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.