Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1970-71: VUWAE 15
ITINERARY - PART D
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ITINERARY - PART D
Weather | |||
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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 |