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: 435 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 39 tons 278 lbs 

Max. temperature = -15°
Min. temperature = -26.5°

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 30 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A moderate drift to S.S.E. being indicated by the lead line.
Weather exceedingly dark, dull and gloomy. Light N.W. and westerly breezes, steadying at N.N.W. and 
freshening by midnight to a strong wind, with steady fall of fine snow. Rising followed by falling 
barometer and increasing temperature.
Indications of heavy pressure from the N.W. on the ice about two miles from the ship in that direction. 
Smooth ice cracked and broken in many places.

Moon 5° S. 
Full moon