Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
20055
Universal time (UTC):
04:39
Australian time (AEST):
15:39
Position:
63° 23′ S, 81° 54′ E
Heading:
63
Speed:
13.4 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
198 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, snow showers. 18 knots SSE wind. Pressure 972, rising.
Air temperature:
−3.8 °C
Sea conditions:
<0.5m
Sea temperature:
−1.6 °C

Comments

We all had a nice evening on the trawl deck last night, crowded around the heat beads and watching the ice drift by. This morning has been pretty quiet, with our transit through the ice continuing. I'm told that the Davis winter crew have been busy getting flu shots and showering. The novelty of having the restriction of "one 3 minute shower every 3 days" lifted has not worn off, and they all look quite shiny and squeaky clean. Endless supplies of good food keep appearing three times a day, with the opportunity for snacking ever present. Rumours of a trip to the gym to commence battle with my paunch remain just that: rumours.
Regards, Doug & Andrew

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