8/12 Noon position 63* 28’S 64* 30’W Sea temperature - 3.6C Air temperature - 3.2C
On the first night (it was not dark) whales were seen but not chased. Watches started at midnight with my being on the 8 to 12 watch. It was a little rough, cold and made worse by some snow and biting winds. The conditions changed during the following days warming slightly later on and the sea calming down. Various documentaries relating to the Antarctic were shown to those who wished to see them during the days. Early on we were sailing (and partially under power if the wind changed and the speed fell off) in the Antarctic Convergent Current area and on the 9th entered the Drake Passage. A photographic competition was arranged for the passengers with one photo per topic per passenger required on the subjects-Europa, Wildlife, People, Landscape and Various subjects.
9/12 Noon position : 61* 29’S 66* 26’W Sea temperature - 2.5C Air temperature - 2.6C
Still on sea watch, 30 minutes each lookout and steering. About one metre swell, whales were seen blowing and some birds; wet and cold. Engines used during the day as required. 10/12 Noon position : 58* 58’S 65* 27’W Sea temperature - 4.1C Air temperature - 3.4C
On watch midnight to 0400 hrs. Dry on deck and some stars seen, the first for a while. Snow flurries later making the ship white and the deck very slippery. In the afternoon the sun came out and the sea swell increased with the ship moving more. No-matter the weather the kitchen staff supplied good meals on time every day, quite an accomplishment I would say.
11/12 Noon position : 56* 33’S 66* 26’W Sea temperature - 6.2C Air temperature - 6.4C
Still on sea watch, 30 minutes each lookout and steering. About one metre swell, whales seen blowing and some birds, wet and cold. Engines used during the day as required.
Noon position 10/12 : 58* 58’S 65* 27’W Sea temperature 4.1C Air temperate 3.4C
On watch midnight to 0400 hrs. Dry on deck and some stars seen, the first for a while. Snow flurries later making the ship white and the deck very slippery. In the afternoon the sun came out and the sea swell increased with the ship moving more. No-matter the weather the kitchen staff supplied good meals on time every day, quite an accomplishment I would say.
Noon position 11/12 : 56* 33’S 66* 26’W Sea temperature 6.2C Air temperature 6.4C
Very rough weather with more people sick. Difficult to sleep with the ship moving so much. The deckhouse and forepeak watertight doors were closed for a lot of the day and safety harnesses had to be worn when on watch with no-one allowed on the forepeak. This continued to about 1700 hrs when things were back to normal. While the ship was moving so much it was difficult to dress and undress, even staying upright was an effort. It was still very important not to walk about in stocking feet or we would go flying. Later in the afternoon we were joined by dusky porpoises swimming along with the ship and jumping out of the water near the bow as we sailed along. Cape Horn on the South America mainland was passed late afternoon as we headed for the Beagle Channel and anchorage in a calm sea.
On the first night (it was not dark) whales were seen but not chased. Watches started at midnight with my being on the 8 to 12 watch. It was a little rough, cold and made worse by some snow and biting winds. The conditions changed during the following days warming slightly later on and the sea calming down. Various documentaries relating to the Antarctic were shown to those who wished to see them during the days. Early on we were sailing (and partially under power if the wind changed and the speed fell off) in the Antarctic Convergent Current area and on the 9th entered the Drake Passage. A photographic competition was arranged for the passengers with one photo per topic per passenger required on the subjects-Europa, Wildlife, People, Landscape and Various subjects.
9/12 Noon position : 61* 29’S 66* 26’W Sea temperature - 2.5C Air temperature - 2.6C
Still on sea watch, 30 minutes each lookout and steering. About one metre swell, whales were seen blowing and some birds; wet and cold. Engines used during the day as required. 10/12 Noon position : 58* 58’S 65* 27’W Sea temperature - 4.1C Air temperature - 3.4C
On watch midnight to 0400 hrs. Dry on deck and some stars seen, the first for a while. Snow flurries later making the ship white and the deck very slippery. In the afternoon the sun came out and the sea swell increased with the ship moving more. No-matter the weather the kitchen staff supplied good meals on time every day, quite an accomplishment I would say.
11/12 Noon position : 56* 33’S 66* 26’W Sea temperature - 6.2C Air temperature - 6.4C
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Very rough weather with more people sick. Difficult to sleep with the ship moving so much. The deck house and forepeak watertight doors were closed for a lot of the day and safety harnesses had to be worn when on watch with no-one allowed on the forepeak. This continued to about 1700 hrs when things were back to normal. While the ship was moving so much it was difficult to dress and undress, even staying upright was an effort. It was still very important not to walk about in stocking feet or we would go flying. Later in the afternoon we were joined by dusky porpoises swimming along with the ship and jumping out of the water near the bow as we sailed along. Cape Horn on the South America mainland was passed late afternoon as we headed for the Beagle Channel and anchorage in a calm sea.
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| Ladies toilet |
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| Gents toilet |
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| Water out of the tap with the ship rolling |
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| The kitchen |
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| The poker corner |
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| The dining area |
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| The library |
Still on sea watch, 30 minutes each lookout and steering. About one metre swell, whales seen blowing and some birds, wet and cold. Engines used during the day as required.
Noon position 10/12 : 58* 58’S 65* 27’W Sea temperature 4.1C Air temperate 3.4C
On watch midnight to 0400 hrs. Dry on deck and some stars seen, the first for a while. Snow flurries later making the ship white and the deck very slippery. In the afternoon the sun came out and the sea swell increased with the ship moving more. No-matter the weather the kitchen staff supplied good meals on time every day, quite an accomplishment I would say.
Noon position 11/12 : 56* 33’S 66* 26’W Sea temperature 6.2C Air temperature 6.4C
Very rough weather with more people sick. Difficult to sleep with the ship moving so much. The deckhouse and forepeak watertight doors were closed for a lot of the day and safety harnesses had to be worn when on watch with no-one allowed on the forepeak. This continued to about 1700 hrs when things were back to normal. While the ship was moving so much it was difficult to dress and undress, even staying upright was an effort. It was still very important not to walk about in stocking feet or we would go flying. Later in the afternoon we were joined by dusky porpoises swimming along with the ship and jumping out of the water near the bow as we sailed along. Cape Horn on the South America mainland was passed late afternoon as we headed for the Beagle Channel and anchorage in a calm sea.
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| The Beagle Channel seen from above Puerto Williams |
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