Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16399
Universal time (UTC):
10:00
Australian time (AEST):
20:00
Position:
49° 28′ S, 128° 6′ E
Heading:
262
Speed:
5.4 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
175 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, Wind 30 - 40knots westerly
Air temperature:
7.0 °C
Sea conditions:
Very rough sea, very heavy Westerly swell
Sea temperature:
8.7 °C

Comments

Swell has risen slowing our progress still further. May veer southwest in next 24 hours to avoid next approaching low. Can someone please requisition some more clement conditions? Clocks back tonight. Regards, Steve and Ruth

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