Latitude by observation at noon: no observation
Longitude by chronometer from forenoon observations: no observation

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 50 gallons
Water [distilled] during the preceding 24 hours: 80 gallons
Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 90 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 111 tons 1033 lbs

Com. and until 4am
Foggy. Light airs from S.S.E., increased to gentle breeze at 2.
[signed] William Nindemann
 
4 to 8am
Overcast. Calm or light airs from S. Herald Island in sight bearing S. by E. (mag.) and covered with 
snow.
[signed] Hans H. Erichsen

8am to meridian
Weather overcast and misty. Light snow during last hour. Herald Island obscured. At 8.30 a sledge party 
consisting of Lieut. C.W. Chipp, Chief Eng. Melville, William Dunbar and the Indian Alexis started from 
the ship with a team of 8 dogs for a 48 hour journey towards Herald Island and provisioned for 10 days. 
The colors were set and the party was cheered on its departure. At 12 took soundings in 27 1/2 fathoms. 
Blue mud. No drift indicated by line. Ship listed 6° to starboard. Condemned for dog food 10 lbs beef 
soup marked "Huckins".
[signed] John Cole

Meridian to 4pm
Cloudy weather. Snow squalls. Light snow ~. Light breeze from W.S.W. 
[signed] William Nindemann

4 to 6pm
Cloudy weather. Snow squalls. Light breeze from W.S.W. 
[signed] Hans Erichsen

6 to 8pm
Cloudy with light airs from W.S.W. 
[signed] John Cole

8pm to midnight
Overcast and snowy. Light airs from W.S.W. 
[signed] William Nindemann

Soundings 
At 26 1/2 fathoms = 29.7° - Salinometer 1.020 at 46°
At 12 1/2 fathoms = 31° - Salinometer 1.02160 at 46 1/2°
At surface = 33°

Moon 9° N. 
Last quarter