Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17200
Universal time (UTC):
04:45
Australian time (AEST):
15:45
Position:
40° 53′ S, 115° 0′ E
Heading:
255
Distance in last 24 hours:
94 NM
Weather conditions:
fine and clear, 27 knots of wind at 270
Air temperature:
12.7 °C
Sea conditions:
moderate sea and swell
Sea temperature:
15.1 °C

Comments

Just completing CTD 17. The appearance of southern birds, and strengthening westerly winds, indicates we are starting to approach the “real” Southern Ocean. REGARDS Steve, Mark and Peter

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