Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17422
Universal time (UTC):
04:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
65° 22′ S, 108° 11′ E
Heading:
126
Speed:
4.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
80 NM
Weather conditions:
20 knot SE wind, gusting 30 knots. Overcast. Snow showers in area.
Air temperature:
0.7 °C
Sea conditions:
calm
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

All passengers and their cargo aboard by 1530 local time yesterday, in balmy conditions: 6 degrees and occasional rain! Departed Casey at 1700, just as the stronger wind gusts started to kick in. We've made slow progress overnight in heavy ice conditions, encountering some rafting and pressure ridges in the vicinity of a very large tabular iceberg. Currently trying to find a way around the berg to the west. Christmas decorations up, fairy lights blinking. REGARDS Doug & Rob

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