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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1970-71: VUWAE 15

ITINERARY - PART D

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ITINERARY - PART D

Weather
Cloud cover Wind (kts)
Dec 17 Grapes, Curreen, Reid, McPherson fly to Allan Nunatak by helo 1/8 0-5
Dee 18 Party did geology of N. W. arm of Allan Nunatak K 1/8 5-10
Dec 19 Tent day 2/8 30-40
Dec 20 Tent day 1/8 snow 50
Dec 21 N. E. arm and head of bay at Allan Nunatak examined Clear 20-30
Dec 22 Tent day 8/8 white out Calm
Dec 23 Further geology of the N. W. arm of Allan Nunatak Clear 8
Dec 24 Tested man-hauling sledge and pulling load 1/8 5-10
Dec 25 Christmas celebrations 2/8 0-10
Dec 26 Attempt to manhaul to Battlements Nunatak. White out conditions forced party to return to Allan Nunatak 8/8 whiteout 0-5
Dec 27 Party manhauled 14 miles to Battlements Nunatak Clear Calm
Dec 28 Party did geology of Battlements Nunatak Clear 5
Dec 29 Party manhauled back to Allan Nunatak 1/8 0-5
Dec 30 Tent day 8/8 whiteout Calm
Dec 31 Tent day 4/8 Calm
Jan 1. Party manhauled 22 miles to Coombs Hills 8/8 Calm
Jan 2 Party manhauled 22 miles to Coombs Hills
Jan 3 Tent day 8/8 20-30
Jan 4 Geology of north sector of Coombs Hills 3/8 0-5
Jan 5 Geology of central and southern part of Coombs Hills 3/8-8/8 snow 0-5
Jan 6 Party returned to Scott Base by helo 7/8 5-8