[Journal of the Crocker Land Expedition]
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We stopped the engine at 2:00 A.M. because the water in the tank became overheated. We have put the tanks in the engine room and will not use the radiators be- cause there is no space in the big room. We had planned to run the circulating water through these and aid the stove in heating our quarters. I have commenced to build a shelter for my magnetic instruments. I am afraid to leave them in the house on account of the electrical equipment and its possible effects. Monday & Tuesday, September 22-23, '93. Allen and I are standing watch and watch on the batteries getting them in shape. They finally came to life Tuesday morning be- fore we were forced to shut down with the tanks steaming. Jot and I went out to get the motor boat started and run her over to the Point for reaching. We got stuck in the frozen slush and could not get the plates ashore when we found the intake valve frozen up. Nothing could be done but start the engine and we poured the melt into her. The batteries are finally charged.