Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18874
Universal time (UTC):
07:00
Australian time (AEST):
17:00
Position:
64° 20′ S, 126° 54′ E
Heading:
266
Speed:
14.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
315 NM
Weather conditions:
overcast, fine. 15 kts E wind
Air temperature:
1.5 °C
Sea conditions:
slight sea, 2 m swell
Sea temperature:
1.24 °C

Comments

We continue to make good progress to the west through smooth seas. Today we held a toolbox meeting to discuss the mooring operations. If we maintain our present speed, we should begin the mooring work and oceanographic sampling late Friday or early Saturday. The fund-raiser for Camp Quality last night went very well. The ship’s flag and chart used for the Mawson’s Centenary voyage were auctioned off, as well as original paintings by our on-board artist Wendy Sharpe. All attracted lively bidding and a substantial amount of money was raised for the kids at Camp Quality.

Regards, Steve and Barbara

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