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: 325 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 37 tons 1793 lbs 

Max. temperature = -16.5°
Min. temperature = -31°

The New Year was ushered in by the ringing of the ship's bell and the cheering of the crew assembled 
on the quarter deck.
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 W.S.W. being indicated by the lead line.
Weather generally clear and bright. The day begins with light north airs, which soon veer to N.E. x E. 
and rapidly freshen, blowing strong at midnight. Steady barometer and slowly increasing temperature.
At 3am auroral patches in irregular loops from N.W. to S.E. 

Moon 14° S. 
New moon