Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
21131
Universal time (UTC):
06:04
Australian time (AEST):
17:04
Position:
67° 17′ S, 80° 0′ E
Heading:
29
Speed:
0.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
103 NM
Weather conditions:
8/8 cloud / 15.9 knots 87 deg T
Air temperature:
−8.5 °C
Sea conditions:
Nil, in fast ice
Sea temperature:
0.15 °C
Comments
After a night in the open water among pods of orca and grease ice, this morning we entered the fast ice for the great turn. This is the last of our major manoeuvring tests and we are all curious to see what will be the turn radius in this thickness of ice. The race that stops the nation didn't stop the ship but the onboard expeditioners did take a moment to enjoy the race with a sweepstake and several stylish outfits. Tomorrow is likely to be our last day in the fast ice of "Wineglass Bay" before we make our departure for Davis Station.
Map
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