Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
17954
Universal time (UTC):
02:00
Australian time (AEST):
13:00
Position:
53° 55′ S, 131° 30′ E
Heading:
225
Speed:
10.1 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
251 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind gusting to 30 kts, visibility decreasing, 7/8 cloud cover
Air temperature:
6 °C
Sea conditions:
moderate westerly, building
Sea temperature:
6 °C
Comments
Our ANARE club companion, Bill Burch, presented a fantastic collection of stories from his time at Wilkes Station in 1961, which was well attended. Requests for more are already flowing in. The CPR was hauled and redeployed this morning. Most people are now up and around as anticipation of our arrival at Casey increases. Still a few days to go yet but the sweep has been started for the first iceberg sighting. Preparations for cargo and refuelling are gathering pace. Cheers from Nicki, Rob and Peter.
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.