No observations

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: 325 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 45 tons 2083 lbs 

Max. temperature = 9°
Min. temperature = -28°

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 28 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A drift to S.S.E. being indicated by the lead line. 
Weather generally bright and pleasant. Moderate northerly and westerly breeze, rising barometer and 
rapidly falling temperature.
At 11am an opening occurred in the young ice 1/8 mile to N.N.W. and extending in a general N.E. and 
S.W. direction in its length it opened rapidly until at 3pm it had a width of about 200 yards. Numerous 
snaps and jars were experienced on board ship between noon and midnight, but as no change could be 
detected in the ice surrounding the ship, it was impossible to say whether the noises were due to ice 
movements or the drawing of fastenings of the frames under action of cold.
At 9pm a double auroral arch with spiral curtain ends uniting in E. and W. and at altitude of 70° N. and 
90° respectively. At midnight the sky was generally covered with auroral patches.   

Moon 22° S. 
New moon