12/25/01 0700 hrs.

64 29 S

61 55 W

+2 C, 20 knot winds, sun through high clouds.

Merry Christmas everyone.

The ship is working its way towards an anchorage near Nansen Island (64 35 S, 62 05 W). I'm told there is an old whaling station on the island. Should be an interesting spot for Christmas day activities.

We are taking noon to midnight off with a big dinner planned for noon. Work resumes at midnight.

Happy Holidays to all.

Cheers,

Dave