Latitude by observation at Noon N. 77° 18' 11"
Longitude by chronometer from afternoon observations E. 159° 32' 15"
Variation of the compass by azimuth Sun observed at 5.30pm E. 18° 33'

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: 255 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 16 tons 1488 lbs 

Max. temperature = 27°
Min. temperature = 20.5°

The pumping forward is done by hand at the spar deck bilge pump, and such water as filters aft through 
and under and 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 39 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A slight drift N.W. being indicated by the lead line.
Weather cloudy but pleasant until midnight, when the sky becomes entirely overcast. Light N.E. breezes 
backing to north and freshening somewhat with rising barometer and uniform temperature.
Many of the lanes of water mentioned in yesterday's log are found closed this morning, the ice having 
come together during the night. Over the remainder a thin film of ice has formed.
Carpenters engaged in repairing light McClintock dingy.
Hauled the dredge which was lowered at 10pm yesterday.

Water temperatures and specific gravities
Surface temperature = 30° - Specific gravity = 1.0234 at 53°
2 fathoms = 29.5° - Specific gravity = 1.0230 at 53° 
37 fathoms = 31° - Specific gravity = 1.0262 at 52.5° 

Moon 20° N. 
Last quarter