fore broke through it unexpectedly, [1/15] The hole of course immediately filled with water, which hindered work and made it very uncomfortable, though Ben did not seem to mind sitting on a plank with his legs immersed nearly up to his knees in the icy liquid. 47-6. 8-02 Crew at work cutting out ice about the rudder. So windy that I stayed on board - Charley under Captain Pickels's direction took all packages and goods out of the lazarette and began scraping off and removing the frost - accumulations of the winter. H.C.P.'s charts have not been improved by staying in there. Expedition records and films were at once put down into the room, also the numerous tasks (3). About 5:30 p.m. Merc and Almg.