Latitude by observation meridian altitude ✱ Jupiter 6pm N. 73° 48'
Longitude by chronometer from observation ✱ Vega 6pm E. 177° 32'

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: 37 tons 2118 lbs 

Max. temperature = -14°
Min. temperature = -36°

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 moderate drift to S.E. being indicated by the lead line.
Weather generally bright and pleasant, though very cold. Light S.S.E. airs begin the day but they veer 
and finally reach N. by midnight. Steadily rising barometer. As these 24 hours end a bright twisted 
auroral arch spans the sky from N.W. to S.E. through the zenith.
By actual measurement the thickness of the ice in the immediate vicinity of the ship is found to be 54 
inches, being the result of direct freezing since August 31st.
Between 8 and 10pm the crew had a minstrel entertainment in the deck house, and at its termination the 
Commanding Officer addressed the men assembled a few words of cheer and encouragement in 
relation to the past and future portions of the expedition. 

Provisions condemned during month
14 lbs corned beef
187 lbs oatmeal

Moon 19° S. 
New moon