Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17446
Universal time (UTC):
04:45
Australian time (AEST):
15:45
Position:
50° 37′ S, 86° 46′ E
Heading:
180
Speed:
15.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
349 NM
Weather conditions:
low cloud, moderate visibility
Air temperature:
2.5 °C
Sea conditions:
Low swell, moderate sea.
Sea temperature:
1.8 °C

Comments

First iceberg spotted at 0945 this morning. Making good speed south and should reach first sampling site on Wednesday. All aboard feverish with anticipation. REGARDS Steve and Ruth

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