Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
19116
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
61° 24′ S, 117° 58′ E
Heading:
043
Speed:
11.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
240 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind East North east at 30 knots, Swell easterly at 3-4 metres. Overcast with snow and sleet.
Air temperature:
−0.9 °C
Sea conditions:
Moderate to rough
Sea temperature:
−0.9 °C

Comments

Last night we enjoyed a really pleasant evening with a Trawl Deck BBQ as we steamed through the northerly edge of the pack ice. Although it was very cool out, everyone enjoyed the great meal and a few drinks together.

As we departed the ice, the wind came around to the North East and has been blowing at 30 knots for most of the day. As a result the ride has been a bit uncomfortable as we bash our way into the swell and weather. It has been a pretty quiet day onboard, with most taking the opportunity to get their heads down for a well-earned sleep, read or watch DVDs. The forecast shows the weather moderating later this evening and into tomorrow.

Until tomorrow,

Regards Chris, Leanne, and the V2 Team

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