“Today, driving the dog team and hauling the boats for dear life across the Weddell Sea pack ice… We had a strenuous time getting through hummocks and filling in small leads. We covered 2 1/2 miles, but the surface was atrocious. The dogs did excellent work. Continuous wet feet for all. Temperature, plus 34°. We spied out a track this evening for two miles ahead for the morrow’s march. Wind favourable, and hauling the boats was assisted by hoisting our sails. Seal secured.”

— Frank Hurley