Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17682
Universal time (UTC):
04:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
50° 2′ S, 130° 39′ E
Heading:
241
Speed:
11.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
255 NM
Weather conditions:
29 knot NW wind. High level cloud with occasional clear patches.
Air temperature:
7.5 °C
Sea conditions:
rough sea and a heavy swell (4m).
Sea temperature:
7.6 °C
Comments
We had a rougher night last night. It was a good test of how well people had secured everything in their cabin as anything loose quickly made its way into orbit. Despite the rougher night there was a good showing for the first field training session of knots and roping on the heli deck. Tonight we will hear a presentation from Tim Jarvis, the man who will attempt to recreate Mawson’s epic solo trek. We are expecting to encounter another stronger front tonight. On current estimates we will be at Davis on 19 December.
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.