Latitude by observation N. 73° 44'
Longitude by chronometer W. 178° 45'
Lines of position ✱✱ Capella & Jupiter about 8pm

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 35 gallons
Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours: 35 gallons
Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 290 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 47 tons 1118 lbs 

Max. temperature = -4°
Min. temperature = -17.5°

The pumping forward is done by hand at the spar deck bilge pump, and such water as filters aft, through 
and under the bulkhead, into the fire room, is pumped out by hand at the bilge pump attached to the 
main engine.
The steam cutter's boiler is used for distilling. 
Sounded in 30 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A slight drift to west being indicated by the lead line. 
At 10am the ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer, and at the conclusion of the inspection 
divine service was performed in the cabin.
Weather generally bright and pleasant. Light easterly breezes, rapidly falling barometer and low 
temperature. Occasional fog and frequent haze. 
Sunrise at 9am in E.S.E. Sunset at 3pm in S.S.W.
At midnight patches of auroral light and sections of auroral curtains were visible in all directions at an 
altitude of 20°.

Moon 19° N. 
Full moon