Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
20321
Universal time (UTC):
05:42
Australian time (AEST):
16:42
Position:
57° 59′ S, 94° 23′ E
Heading:
248
Speed:
11.2 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
257 NM
Weather conditions:
Pressure falling through 972 hPa. Overcast, areas of fog. Wind 28 knots easterly.
Air temperature:
−0.4 °C
Sea conditions:
Still pretty good. Forecast to get a bit lumpier later on.
Sea temperature:
0.1 °C
Comments
Gear cleaning undertaken today to remove the chance of introducing pathogens or seeds or pests into the Antarctic environment. A briefing by our refuelling supervisor to all those "fortunate" enough to be on the refuelling roster. But all attention will be focussed on the arrival of "The King" (no, not Elvis... the other King) later this afternoon, to initiate those who have not ventured below 60*S before. And, unfortunately, probably some of us who have...
Doug & Misty
Map
A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.