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As the sun rose this morning we commenced our final approaches to Davis. The Everest Master, with the assistance of his Officers, skilfully navigated the vessel through the bergs that lined our pathway forward and between Gardner and Anchorage into the harbor. Outside the decks were a hive of activity. Rugged up expeditioners stepped outside into the cold, and windy conditions armed with their cameras, to capture the passing bergs, Adelie penguins perched on bergy bits and their first glimpse of the continent known as the Great White Hell.
At around 0800 the distinctive colouration of the Davis landform came into view. At 08:50 the MPV Everest was anchored at the Davis Anchorage. However, upon our arrival the winds were ~ 30 knots and too high to allow operations to commence. Early afternoon, after feasting on turkey, the winds had dropped to allow us to commence. The small inflatable boats (IRBs) were lowered from the deck onto the water. Thus marked the start of the Davis Station Resupply Operations for the 2020/21 Season.
This afternoon the plan is to transfer the six Helicopter Resources Team members ashore, where they will recommission the two helicopters that wintered at Davis. The Beach Master, along with the resupply officer, will also go ashore this afternoon to assess the wharf area, in readiness for tomorrow's planned cargo operations.
REGARDS: Andy, Jenn and Lauren
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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.