Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17662
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
64° 48′ S, 67° 9′ E
Heading:
098
Speed:
 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
110 NM
Weather conditions:
SW wind at 15 knots. Low, thin stratus, clearing. Snow showers this morning.
Air temperature:
−5.2 °C
Sea conditions:
calm, in sea ice
Sea temperature:
−1.79 °C

Comments

Finally! The katabtic wind at Mawson eased yesterday afternoon, and we managed to fly in 15 people and their gear, and retrieve 9 Mawson winterers. So we've snatched a minor victory from the jaws of defeat, which was some consolation for the many days of waiting we endured. A great effort from our helicopter crew, the ships crew, and Nicki and the Air Ground Support folks (who tirelessly organised and reorganised the cargo), amongst a cast of many tens. A real team effort. Since packing the helicopters away late last night, we've made good progress east and north towards Davis. Ice conditions are still looking heavy to the NW of Davis, and we'll be attempting to approach from the north. Some people have begun conversing in limericks, in anticipation of tonights Limerick Competition. Another sugary-fizzy-drink hang-over coming up I suspect... REGARDS Doug

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