| Description | Describes the geographical location of the winter quarters of the 'Discovery'. Also describes the state of the sea ice in the vicinity since their arrival in February 1902. The 'Discovery' has been frozen in since 24 March 1902, though enough ice has now broken to allow the 'Morning' to get within six miles. Scott notes that 'the edge of the floe is gradually breaking away but so slowly that without a considerable increase in rate we cannot hope to free the 'Discovery' this season'. They have attempted to break up the ice with explosives, but have not been successful. The stores should be sufficient for the coming winter, though they will have to be economical with fuel usage. |