Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
18695
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
63° 34′ S, 95° 34′ E
Heading:
252
Speed:
12.7 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
266 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, but clear. Wind SW 17 knots
Air temperature:
−2.7 °C
Sea conditions:
Easterly swell to 2 metres
Sea temperature:
−1.12 °C
Comments
With the cooler conditions comes a bit more wildlife today: flocks of Short-tailed Shearwaters, a few more Cape Petrels, a Southern Fulmar or two, and everyone's favourite, the Light-mantled Sooty Albatross. And to top it off, a Humpback whale or three made an appearance, with one spy-hopping so close to the ship we were convinced he was going to end up with an orange stripe down his back. Other than that, we're going pretty well in good conditions. Anticipation is building as we get closer to the seaice, and Davis.
REGARDS
Doug, George & Barbara
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