Latitude by observation N. 73° 41'
Longitude by chronometer E. 178° 57'
Lines of position ✱✱ Pollux & Aldebaran 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: 325 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 43 tons 1698 lbs 

Max. temperature = -1.5°
Min. temperature = -12.5°

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 24 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A rapid drift to S.S.W. being indicated by the lead line. 
At 11am the ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer. At 1.30pm divine service was performed in 
the cabin.
Weather generally dull and gloomy. Light northerly breezes, rising barometer and moderate 
temperature.
At 9pm faint curtain arch of aurora, 10° in altitude to the N'd and extending from N.W. to E. 

Moon 16° S. 
Last quarter