Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17647
Universal time (UTC):
04:45
Australian time (AEST):
14:45
Position:
60° 53′ S, 83° 5′ E
Heading:
251
Speed:
10.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
246 NM
Weather conditions:
WSW wind at <10 knots. Overcast.
Air temperature:
−4.7 °C
Sea conditions:
calm, in sea ice
Sea temperature:
−1.77 °C

Comments

A quiet day, with a briefing or two, and our minds starting to focus on Mawson, and the task ahead. The ship rumbles and judders as we punch through the small floes at speed. A comfortable, almost mesmerizing feel to it. No exotic bergs today (yet)... REGARDS Doug and Nicki

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