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: 43 tons 1053 lbs 

Max. temperature = -6°
Min. temperature = -21°

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 26 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A slight drift to W.S.W. being indicated by the lead line. 
Weather bright and pleasant until midnight, when the sky became overcast, due no doubt to some ice-
opening, as a marked rise in temperature occurred. Light N.W. airs and steady barometer.
During the forenoon a lane of water opening to N'd was found extending for a short distance from the 
lead 1/8 mile astern of the ship.
A hunting party while out came upon the trail of three bears, which though chased and overtaken by 
dogs escaped by crossing the water before mentioned.
At 3am faint auroral arch from W. to E. at an altitude of 25° to S'd. At 6am faint auroral arch from E. to 
W. through zenith. At 6pm faint auroral patch in E., and at 10pm bright arch through zenith from E.S.E. 
to W.N.W. 

Moon 9° N. 
Full moon