29 January
Noticeable pitching last night which
is part of shipboard life. It is kind of pleasant, actually. The
seas were clear of white caps this morning and the sun rose over the
mountains 20 miles off our port side. This being a sea day it was
quiet and restful. By afternoon it became cloudy and mid afternoon we
had some light rain. Still the pitching. The swells are long and
about 11' deep. At one pm today the Captain reported on last night's
krill episode during his daily report from the bridge.
Noon reports includes: Position 47°
34.87'S / 076°
16.77'W. Turning 15.2 knots. Depth 10,700' .
Course
183°.
Noon to noon run 256 nm. Total voyage 6,116 nm.
At
1530 this afternoon we slowed to allow engine cooling intakes to be
cleared of krill again, as we had passed through another patch of the
“little blighters” (to quote Captain Roberts). Starboard engine
was cleared and off we went again. Radio reports from fishing boats
indicate many are having to stop and clear their intakes. Because of
this krill situation we will miss the intended Amalia Glacier and
proceed off shore to the Straits of Magellan.
This
is disappointing to miss an attractive part of a voyage but it must
be accepted as part of travel. We have missed calls on other trips
due to local disenchantment, revolution, threats of war, being outbid
for a reserved berth and for the whims of mother nature. Safety of
the ship and passengers is of prime concern and for that I am
grateful.
It
was a busy night with the pitching and rolling. With all or our gear
secured there was little noise within our cabin, but plenty outside;
a few loud thumps and some minor crashing as things in the midships
service area settled.
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