ALL KINDS OF WEATHER EXPERIENCED

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 12 March 1930, Page 5

ALL KINDS OF WEATHER EXPERIENCED

BY THE EXPEDITION SHIPS

DUNEDIN, 10th March. Practically all kinds of weather were experienced by the City of New York and the Eleanor Bolling on the long voyage from Otago to the Antarctic regions, and also on the return trip. I In spite of the hazards of the ico pack and the heavy weather, however, the City of New York established a record by making the passage from the Bay of Whales to Dunedin in 18 days. Captain Melvilfe stated that the ship ' arrived at the Barrier on 18th February.' As time was limited, not a moment was lost. All hands set to work transferring the men and dogs to the whaling vessel Kosmos. This work was carried out without a hitch and the City of New York commenced the return voyage on 19th February. . She came alongside the Eleanor Bolling, which was lying near the ice pack, and a number of men were transferred to the latter vessel. Three days were occupied by the City of New York in passing through the ice pack. Captain Melville described the ice as thick and dangerous. After clearing the ice the ship experienced several strong gales, but the last few days of the voyage was made under moderate weather conditions.

The Eleanor Bolling left Dunedin on on 11th February, and cleared the ice pack on 28th February. She did not go to the Bay of Whales, but waited near the ice for the City of New York. The latter vessel hove in sight on Ist March in latitude 68.46 S. The two ships then commenced the last stage of the voyage to Dunedin.