Latitude by observation at Noon N. 75° 52'
Longitude by chronometer from afternoon observations E. 169° 56'

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: 400 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 21 tons 1883 lbs 

Max. temperature = -11°
Min. temperature = -25°

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 82 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A moderate drift W.N.W. being indicated by the lead line.
Weather clear, bright and pleasant, the sky being absolutely cloudless for nearly the whole of the day. 
Moderate E.N.E. breezes backing to N.E. and growing lighter toward midnight. Generally steady 
barometer, but an unusually low temperature.
Crew engaged forenoon and afternoon in hunting according to daily practice.
Sunrise 2h 30m. Sunset 9h 37m.
By actual measurement the ice surrounding ship was found to be 7 feet 2 inches in thickness the result 
of direct freezing since August 31st 1880.

Moon 20° S. 
Full moon