We saw from the masthead to west-south-west an appearance of barrier, land, or a very long iceberg, about 20 odd miles away, but the horizon clouded over before we could determine its nature.

We tried twice to make a sounding that day, but failed on each occasion.
The Kelvin machine gave no bottom at the full length of the line, 370 fathoms.

After much labour we made a hole in the ice near the stern- post large enough for the Lucas machine with a 32-lb.

lead; but this appeared to be too light.

The machine stopped at 452 fathoms, leaving us in doubt as to whether bottom had been reached.