Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
16673
Universal time (UTC):
05:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
64° 31′ S, 117° 35′ E
Heading:
190
Distance in last 24 hours:
5 NM
Weather conditions:
fine, 4/8 cloud, wind 180/5 kt
Air temperature:
−19.4 °C
Sea conditions:
n/a
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C
Comments
Helicopter recon. flight yesterday found heavy fast ice to the south and west. Experimental site moved slightly east and north. Helicopters deploying 9 buoys to mark region of experiment. Cold weather continues.
REGARDS Ian and Vicky
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.