Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
21104
Universal time (UTC):
03:42
Australian time (AEST):
14:42
Position:
40° 52′ S, 146° 35′ E
Heading:
256
Speed:
12.9 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
282 NM
Weather conditions:
3/8 cloud / 8.9 knots 295 deg T
Air temperature:
12.8 °C
Sea conditions:
<1m
Sea temperature:
12.7 °C
Comments
The ships mighty horn blast echoed around Hobart Town as we pulled away from Macquarie wharf and headed out to sea. Turning east, instead of west, towards Burnie for essential refuelling before we make the turn south towards the icy continent. For the 77 expeditioners on board bound for Davis and Mawson Stations, the departure was met with a large sense of excitement and a small amount of trepidation. For some this marks the end of many months of pre-departure preparation and a collective sense of relief could be felt throughout the ship. All happy to be onboard and underway.
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.