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: 28 tons 2233 lbs 

Max. temperature = -13.5°
Min. temperature = -24.5°

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 36 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A rapid drift S.E. being indicated by the lead line.
Weather dull, gloomy and unpleasant. Fresh N.W. gale, falling and drifting snow. Slightly falling followed 
by slightly rising barometer. Slowly increasing temperature. After 9pm the sky partially cleared, showing 
faint auroral arches from N.W. to east through zenith. 
The usual monthly physical examination of officers and men was commenced to day by the surgeon.

Moon 8° N. 
New moon