Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 29 gallons
Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours: 29 gallons
Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 173 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 98 tons 1094 lbs 

AM
Day begins with an almost entirely overcast sky and light westerly winds. A very faint auroral arch in N. 
by W. at 1 extending through zenith. Light snow at intervals. Water sky and clouds to N.W. and N.E. 
indicating water holes in those directions. Early daylight at 7.40.
Commanding Officer inspected ship at 11. At noon sounded in 30 1/4 fathoms. Muddy bottom. No 
indicated drift.

PM
Weather continues gloomy and overcast with W.N.W. winds until 6, from which time until midnight there 
is a perfect calm. Rising barometer and increased temperature. Very light snow at intervals. Ice moving 
to W'd at 5.
At 1.30 divine service was read in the cabin by the Commanding Officer.

Moon 19° S. 
New moon