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January 2nd  -  Day 35

Some expedition statistics for you by the numbers types...

Food eaten:
30 kilos (66 pounds) of butter
50 kilos (110 pounds) of cheese
350 kilos (770 pounds) of potatoes
1,440 eggs
and 25 kilos (55 pounds) of chocolate

Nautical miles travelled: 4,835 (as of hour 00.00)
Highest wind: force 9 (on scale of 12, equal to 41-47 knots, a strong gale)
Worst sea state: 7 (on scale of 9, 12-20 foot waves)

Seasickness pills taken: 45

Damage taken:
2 boat antennas
2 boat propellers
15 cups and mugs broken

Serious injuries: 0

Birthdays so far: 3

Whales killed by Japan's fleet: 100
(rough guess based on previous years activity and whalers' stated goals)

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