Greenland Journal IV 1916-1917
Page 92
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too. Cut up walrus, wh. was 10 1/2 ft (25 from tip to tip), loaded meat into long- boat and started for Unnanak about 6:30 p.m. Lovely day and beautiful calm evening. Reached Tupos at Unnanak through much young ice last of way, about 11:10. Found Ahrquodabluk's wife there. She and the old man had arrived via ice cap from Cape York Tuesday morning. He was now up the fjord here hunting with Ek, Dr and Egingwak back. Melville Bay jammed full of ice and shores impossible for any kind of boat. Rasmussen was correct in his diagnosis from Cape Attu! Question now is, when can the ship course? Rasmussen is hopeful, though getting dubious.