Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
20427
Universal time (UTC):
07:21
Australian time (AEST):
18:21
Position:
66° 36′ S, 69° 41′ E
Heading:
102
Speed:
13.7 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
172 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, occasional patches of clear sky, 5 knots ESE
Air temperature:
−2.2 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
0.1 °C

Comments

We are in transit to Davis station and have just had a phone hook up to plan our arrival and the operational logistics.

The phones have a huge time lag and so we treat them like a radio, saying "over" at the end of each statement or paragraph. A little tedious, but effective.

Andy and Amy
FTM

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