Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18711
Universal time (UTC):
04:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
64° 44′ S, 106° 31′ E
Heading:
130
Speed:
12.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
229 NM
Weather conditions:
Partly cloudy. SE wind 12-15 knots.
Air temperature:
−10.5 °C
Sea conditions:
ice covered, low NE swell
Sea temperature:
−1.7 °C

Comments

We continue to make good progress towards Casey, and anticipate being in a position to attempt cargo/personnel movements by helicopter tomorrow. This operation will be entirely dictated by what ice and weather comes our way, but we're thinking positive thoughts...
Also last night, a fund raising event was held for Camp Quality, with one of the undersigned (Barbara) amongst an elite group who sacrificed their hair for charity. We raised a total of $5800, including $3000 already pledged by our Hobart colleagues.

REGARDS
Doug, George & Barbara

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