Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17386
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
68° 33′ S, 77° 52′ E
Heading:
95
Weather conditions:
cloudy and overcast wind E 24 knots gusting to 39
Air temperature:
−2.7 °C
Sea conditions:
stopped in fast ice
Sea temperature:
not availa °C
Comments
Weather improved overnight and one CASA aircraft with remaining five Mawson passengers and personal effects airborne at the time of reporting. Remaining returning to Australia 2005 Mawson winter expeditioners expected on return flight later today. Cargo back loading recommenced. REGARDS Richard and Jenny
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.