08-06-05: First Day |
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08-06-05: First Day |
Ute_Kaden |
Aug 8 2005, 06:55 PM
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First day at see and the ship is moving in all directions. We are on our way.
08-06-05 Current position: Ship Position Information at 2005/08/07 01:19:01 UTC Longitude: 168 8.387 W Latitude: 60 40.118 N Speed: 14 knots Water temperature: 9.4 C Dr. B. Coakley and Dr. John Hopper wave Good Bye Last look back to Dutch Harbor, AK like many sea men have done before us… What a night. The ship is rocking and rolling, moving up, down and sideways at the same time. The Bering Street is known for raging storms and stifling fog. Most of us were afraid to get seasick. The ship’s sickbay was prepared and people started putting on patches against seasickness. Amazingly, I feel good- no signs of seasickness yet (pray…). The sea swells are expected to grow to 6-9 ft. Overall, the weather is not too bad. It is rainy-fogy and we have 35knts wind. Soon the coastline has disappeared Science crews are getting their equipment ready and holding planning meetings (coring, seismic surveying, ice properties, ice drift, and ice thickness monitoring). Yngve Kristoffersen and his crew getting science equipment ready Safety drills followed. Coast guard people discuss Helicopter upcoming operations Several humpback whales were spotted. We will be crossing the Arctic Circle (67.5 N) tomorrow. Stay tuned for more. Best regards, Ute |
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