Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
18474
Universal time (UTC):
03:30
Australian time (AEST):
14:30
Position:
54° 16′ S, 117° 20′ E
Heading:
60
Speed:
16.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
326 NM
Weather conditions:
10.1kts S. Snow showers in vicinity of vessel, overcast
Air temperature:
0.9 °C
Sea conditions:
Moderate swell with a slight sea
Sea temperature:
4.88 °C
Comments
We are making good time to Hobart and have a beautiful dusting of snow on the decks. The Aurora Australis appeared late last night and was rumoured to be impressive for those who saw it. At 4 am this morning the Continuous Plankton Recorder was re-deployed for its third run.
Regards, Karen, Andy and Mick
Map
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