Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
20062
Universal time (UTC):
05:24
Australian time (AEST):
16:24
Position:
48° 9′ S, 134° 44′ E
Heading:
060
Speed:
12.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
273 NM
Weather conditions:
Cloudy, with sunny breaks. 12 knots WSW wind. Pressure 1003 hPa and rising.
Air temperature:
12.1 °C
Sea conditions:
2-3 m swell
Sea temperature:
10.5 °C

Comments

A much nicer day out here today, with the morning sun having a distinctly summer-time feel to it as we travel north into the "40's". Double digit air temperatures reinforce the feeling. The seabirds have found us again too, with what probably qualifies as a flock of albatross accompanying the ship today, made up of 3 wandering, and probably a black-browed. Numerous other petrels arced about as well: giant, white-chinned, and some much smaller gadfly types that I can never quite get a name associated with. People onboard are busying themselves with helping with galley clean-ups, book reading, and coming to terms with the reality of being home soon.
Regards, Doug & Andrew

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