Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
19258
Universal time (UTC):
03:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
65° 47′ S, 75° 30′ E
Heading:
192
Speed:
0.7 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
10 NM
Weather conditions:
mid cloud cover, hazy sunshine, moderate breeze
Air temperature:
−8.5 °C
Sea conditions:
flat
Sea temperature:
−1.81 °C

Comments

We continue our progress very slowly to Davis seeking leads in the heavy sea ice. No further ice recce was conducted yesterday due to deteriorating weather conditions. The route we are on whilst proving extremely difficult presents the best option for getting into Davis.
This morning we conducted an emergency muster on the helideck and this was enthusiastically attended by all expeditioners in full Antarctic survival clothing.
Tomorrow Cecilia is starting Spanish Language lessons for anyone who is interested. Maybe by the time we get to Davis some may have mastered a new language.
Everyone on board is fit and well.

Cheers Tony and Mike

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