Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17670
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
15:00
Position:
64° 29′ S, 79° 41′ E
Heading:
033
Speed:
10.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
230 NM
Weather conditions:
SE wind, 17 knots. Overcast. Visibility decreasing.
Air temperature:
−2.2 °C
Sea conditions:
calm
Sea temperature:
−1.77 °C

Comments

Encountered a surprising swell in the open water between Davis and the sea ice yesterday, which was a rude re-introduction to ocean travel for our new ship mates, and a reminder of what the Southern Ocean may have in store for us. So far, the sea ice has been another surprise, but a pleasant one this time. We have made excellent progress since leaving Davis, and have only encountered a few stubborn bands of ice (one of which we're currently in). We're all rattling about in here now, as there's so few of us. Not quite a ghost ship, but after the crowded days of 130-ish on board, 42 seems pretty quiet. Regards from Doug and Nicky

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