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: 255 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 16 tons 103 lbs 

Max. temperature = 20°
Min. temperature = 15°

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 46 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A slight drift N.N.W. being indicated by the lead line.
Weather dull and gloomy with a steadily overcast sky, and occasional snow fall during the forenoon. 
Light northerly and north-easterly breezes with rising barometer and generally falling temperature.
The ice seems very compact again in every direction, nearly all lanes having closed. A few spots are 
visible here and there covered with young ice.
Carpenters engaged in removing porch from starboard side of galley house. Crew engaged in digging a 
trench around the vessel, and after 4pm in getting up provisions &c in readiness for sledge party 
directed to leave the ship tomorrow morning.

Moon 19° N. 
New moon