Latitude by observation N. 73° 43'
Longitude by chronometer W. 178° 46'
Lines of position Moon & ✱ Jupiter

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: 39 tons 1618 lbs 

Max. temperature = -28.5°
Min. temperature = -39°

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 31 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A slight drift to W. being indicated by the lead line.
At 11am the ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer; and at 1.30pm divine service was 
performed in the cabin.
Weather generally bright and pleasant though cold. Light easterly airs & slightly rising barometer.
At 3am five auroral arches spanned the sky from E.N.E. to W.S.W.; one passing through the zenith, and 
two on either side at altitudes of 30° and 60° respectively. The center arch steady, the others vibrating. 
At 6am faint auroral streaks in E. and W. from 5° to 40° in alt. At 7am bright circle around the Moon, 54° 
in diameter with three mock moons, one above, one to the right, one to the left, very bright and fringed 
with prismatic colors. At 9pm three auroral bands from N.N.W. to east.

Moon 14° N. 
Full moon