Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
18696
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
64° 59′ S, 84° 51′ E
Heading:
259
Speed:
12.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
268 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, NW wind 19 knots
Air temperature:
−3.5 °C
Sea conditions:
low swell, 1-2 m
Sea temperature:
−1.67 °C
Comments
A lovely clear afternoon yesterday gave us some long awaited contrast to our Antarctic ocean view. Sea birds have finally decided to keep us company, and whale sightings were common. We awoke to a ship dusted with snow. The showers have cleared now, with only the cloud remaining. We're in the fringes of the sea-ice edge and should start to encounter a more icy ocean soon.
REGARDS
Doug, George & Barbara
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.