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: 290 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 45 tons 1103 lbs 

Max. temperature = -24°
Min. temperature = -31°

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 27 1/2 fathoms. Muddy bottom. No drift being indicated by the lead line. 
Weather partially clear and pleasant though cold. Light southerly airs, and nearly steady barometer.
At 9pm and midnight sounds of grinding ice were heard on the starboard quarter.
At 3am auroral arches to the S'd at altitudes respectively of 70° and 20°. The latter arch breaking into 
curtain patches. Both arches extended from N.E. to S.W. 

Moon 11° S. 
First quarter