Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17632
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
13:00
Position:
55° 40′ S, 153° 31′ E
Heading:
248
Speed:
10.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
194 NM
Weather conditions:
NW wind at 20-25 knots
Air temperature:
3.2 °C
Sea conditions:
1m sea on a 3m WNW swell
Sea temperature:
2.0 °C
Comments
As we left the shelter of Macca yesterday, we charged straight into a fairly serious swell (was up to 8m last night), which slightly dampened our victory laps of the ship (literally). We had a fairly uncomfortable night, but conditions have improved considerably throughout the day. Field training has commenced for some, while others gaze out at the vast expanse of ocean ahead, and ponder what the ice may have in store for us. Others just read trashy novels and watch DVDs... REGARDS Doug and Nicki
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.