Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18818
Universal time (UTC):
01:00
Australian time (AEST):
12:00
Position:
60° 50′ S, 121° 54′ E
Heading:
258
Speed:
12.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
258 NM
Weather conditions:
4/8 cloud cover, WNW winds 22knots
Air temperature:
−0.9 °C

Comments

Sea conditions remain similar to the previous days, however our cloud cover has reduced for periods throughout the last 24hours. Lots of wildlife has been sighted including: fin whales, sooty albatross, white headed petrels and white chin petrels. Many albatross are circling around the ship giving ample opportunity for people to try out their cameras.
The first ice berg was sighted at 2200 last night. Cargo and barge briefings were held today for the crew and watercraft operators, many other expeditioner’s attended as well to gain an insight into the ship side of the resupply. With the calmer seas, engine room tours commenced today. They are proving to be very popular with over half the expeditioners on board expressing interest in participating in the tours. Several more will be held over the next few days as we continue on our way to Casey. The third CPR was retrieved today.

Dessert of the day: Golden syrup dumplings with vanilla ice-cream – yum!

REGARDS: Sharon, Fred and Jill

Map

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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.

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