The Fall 2000 Position Report!
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Position Update
December 22, 2000 - 2:30pm est
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived along side at the Port of New Orleans at 9:45am central time. As of 2:30pm disembarkation is underway. Because of the slightly delayed arrival it will take until late this afternoon for all students to disembark. Families might not hear from their students until late in the day.
The staff at the Institute for Shipboard Education would like to wish all family and friends of the fall 2000 voyagers a happy holiday season. We hope that you enjoy the homecoming!
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December 21, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 26 degrees 37.4' North, Longitude 86 degrees 42.8' West. true course 311 degrees. Speed is 15.7 knots. Distance made good (20 hours) 314.8 nm, distance since departure 314.8 nm, distance to destination 199.2 nm. Wind direction E, speed 7-10 knots, wave height .6-1 m. Air temperature 75 degrees, sea temperature 80 degrees. Ocean deoth 2945 m.
December 20, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer departed Havana, Cuba at 1400 with all on board.
December 17, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Havana, Cuba at 0730.
December 16, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 22 degrees 53.2' North, Longitude 78 degrees 57.9' West, true course 290 degrees. Speed is 13.2 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 314.8 nm, distance since departure 3701.9 nm, distance to destination 197.2 nm. Wind direction E, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 89 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 482 m.
December 15, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 20 degrees 44.8' North, Longitude 73 degrees 54.0' West, true course 283 degrees. Speed is 14.3 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 358 nm, distance since departure 3386.1 nm, distance to destination 513.0 nm. Wind direction E, speed 17-21 knots, wave height 2-2.5 m. Air temperature 90 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 952 m.
December 14, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 18 degrees 39.1' North, Longitude 68 degrees 08.2' West, true course 313 degrees. Speed is 16.8 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 402.2 nm, distance since departure 3028.1 nm, distance to destination 871.0 nm. Wind direction ENE, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 82 degrees, sea temperature 83 degrees. Ocean depth 289 m.
December 13, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 14 degrees 35.1' North, Longitude 62 degrees 40.0' West, true course 305 degrees. Speed is 15.9 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 398.3 nm, distance since departure 2625.9 nm, distance to destination 1273.2 nm. Wind direction ENE, speed 17-21 knots, wave height 2-2.5 m. Air temperature 85 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 2966 m.
December 12, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 10 degrees 43.7' North, Longitude 57 degrees 09.9' West, true course 305 degrees. Speed is 16.0 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 384.5 nm, distance since departure 2227.6 nm, distance to destination 1671.5 nm. Wind direction E, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 86 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 3849 m.
December 11, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 07 degrees 00.5'North, Longitude 51 degrees 55.1' West, true course 305 degrees. Speed is 17.3 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 414.4 nm, distance since departure 1843.1 nm, distance to destination 2056.0 nm. Wind direction ENE, speed 17-21 knots, wave height 2-2.5 m. Air temperature 84 degrees, sean temperature 81 degrees. Ocean depth 1964 m.
December 10, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 03 degrees 00.4' North, Longitude 46 degrees 18.3' West, true course 305 degrees. Speed is 18.0 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 450.7 nm, distance since departure 1428.7 nm, distance to destination 2470.4 nm. Wind direction NE, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 82 degrees, sea temperature 83 degrees. Ocean depth 2359 m.
December 9, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 01 degrees 21.3' South, Longitude 40 degrees 13.7' West, true course 305 degrees. Spee is 17.5 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 419.7 nm, distance since departure 978 nm, distance to destination 2921.1 nm. Wind direction ENE, speed 17-21 knots, wave height 2-2.5 m. Air temperature 86 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 3577 m.
December 8, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 05 degrees 40.9' South, Longitude 34 degrees 56.5' West, true course 344 degrees. Speed is 15.5 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 371.5 nm, distance since departure 558.3 nm, distance to destination 3340.8 nm. Wind direction E, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 84 degrees, sea temperature 83 degrees. Ocean depth 700 m.
December 7, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 11 degrees 11.1' South, Longitude 36 degrees 30.5' West, true course 039 degrees. Speed is 15.6 knots. Distance made good (12 hours) 186.8 nm, distance since departure 186.8 nm, distance to destination 3712.3 nm. Wind direction NE, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 82 degrees, sea temperature 80 degrees. Ocean depth 2233 m.
December 6, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer departed from Salvador, Brazil at 2300 with all on board.
December 2, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Salvador, Brazil at approximately 0830 local time.
December 1, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 15 degrees 03.9' South, Longitude 35 degrees 21.9' West, true course 301 degrees. Speed is 16.1 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 385.2 nm, distance since departure 3113.2 nm, distance to destination 230.5 nm. Wind direction NNE, speed 22-27 knots, wave height 3-4 m. Air temperature 82 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean deoth 4514 m.
November 30, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 18 degrees 19.5' South, Longitude 29 degrees 38.9' West, true course 300 degrees. Speed is 16.2 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 406.1 nm, distance since departure 2728 nm, distance to destination 615.7 nm. Wind direction NE, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 82 degrees, sea temperature 80 degrees. Ocean depth 4500 m.
November 29, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 21 degrees 33.8' South, Longitude 23 degrees 17.7' West, true course 297 degrees. Speed is 18.1 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 453.7 nm, distance since departure 2321.9 nm, distance to destination 1021.1 nm. Wind direction E, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Sir temperature 80 degrees, sea temperature 74 degrees. Ocean depth 5157 m.
November 28, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 24 degrees 53.3' South, Longitude 15 degrees 54.7' West, true course 295 degrees. Speed is 18.1 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 434.7 nm, distance since departure 1868.2 nm, distance to destination 1474.8 nm. Wind direction ENE, speed 7-10 knots, wave height .6-1 m. Air temperature 75 degrees, sea temperature 74 degrees. Ocean depth 4240 m.
November 27, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 27 degrees 42.8' South, Longitude 08 degrees 28.9' West, true course 291 degrees. Speed is 18.3 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 456.8 nm, distance since departure 1433.5 nm, distance to destination 1909.5 nm. Wind direction E, speed 7-10 knots, wave height .6-1 m. Air temperature 74 degrees, sea temperature 70 degrees. Ocean depth 3754 m.
November 26, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 30 degrees 14.3' South, Longitude 00 degrees 17.1' West, true course 287 degrees. Speed is 17.9 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 446.5 nm, distance since departure 976.7 nm, distance to destination 2366.3 nm. Wind direction variable, speed 22-27 knots, wave height .1 m. Air temperature 67 degrees, sea temperature 66 degrees. Ocean depth 4700 m.
November 25, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 32 degrees 11.3; South, Longitude 08 degrees 05.8' East, true course 282 degrees. Speed is 16.8 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 403.7 nm, distance since departure 530.2 nm, distance to destination 2812.8 nm. Wind direction SSE, speed 22-27 knots, wave height 2-2.5 m. Air temperature 64 degrees, sea temperature 65 degrees. Ocean depth 3907 m.
November 24, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 33 degrees 27.5' South, Longitude 15 degrees 56.7' East, true course 275 degrees. Speed is 15.6 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 126.5 nm, distance since departure 126.5 nm, distance to destination 3216.5 nm. Wind direction SE, speed 22-27 knots, wave height 3-4 meters. Air temperature 63 degrees, sea temperature 67 degrees. Ocean depth 3486 m.
November 23, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer departed from Cape Town, South Africa at 2400 with all on board.
November 20, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Cape Town, South Africa at 0900 local time. Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke to the students on board at 1130.
November 19, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1000 local time is Latitude 34 degrees 41.7' South, Longitude 22 degrees 50.6' East, true course 261 degrees. Speed is 15.7 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 377.1 nm, distance since departure 2279.7 nm, distance to destination 269.6 nm. Wind direstion E, speed 7-10 knots, wave height .6-1 m. Air temperature 67 degrees, sea temperature 66 degrees. Ocean depth 112 m.
November 18, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1000 local time is Latitude 32 degrees 00.2' South, Longitude 29 degrees 18.9' East, true course 223 degrees. Speed is 17.7 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 423.6 nm, distance since departure 1902.6 nm, distance to destination 646.7 nm. Wind direction NE, speed 22-27 knots, wave height 2-4 nm. Air temperature 74 degrees, sea temperature 75 degrees. Ocean depth 276 m.
November 17, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 26 degrees 27.8' South, Longitude 34 degrees 05.5' East, true course 212 degrees. Speed is 16.2 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 388.6 nm, distance since departure 1479 nm, distance to destination 1070.3 nm. Wind direction ENE, speed 28-33 knots, wave height 4.5-5 m. Air temperature 81 degrees, sea temperature 78 degrees. Ocean depth 768 m.
November 16, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 21 degrees 01.1' South, Longitude 37 degrees 54.1' East, true course 213 degrees. Speed is 17.1 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 409.9 nm, distance since departure 1090.4 nm, distance to destination 1458.9 nm. Wind direction WNW, speed 4-6 knots, wave height .2-.3 m. Air temperature 83 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 2880 m.
November 15, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 15 degrees 10.0' South, Longitude 41 degrees 37.9' East, true course 180 degrees. Speed is 18.6 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 465.3 nm, distance since departure 680.5 nm, distance to destination 1896.8 nm. Wind direction North, speed 7-10 knots, wave height .6-1 m. Air temperature 85 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 3000 m.
November 14, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 07 degrees 31.9' South, Longitude 40 degrees 45.2' East, true course 164 degrees. Speed is 16.6 knots. Distance made good (13 hours) 215.2 nm, distance since departure 215.2 nm, distance to destination 2334.1 nm. Wind direction NE, speed 22-27 knots, wave height 3-4 m. Air temperature 87 degrees, sea temperature 83 degrees. Ocean depth 2331 m.
November 13, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer sailed from Mombasa, Kenya at 2230 with all passengers on board.
November 10, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Mombasa, Kenys at 0200 local time. Most students are off on safaris and all is well on board.
November 9, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 3 degrees 29.7' South, Longitude 42 degrees 02.2' East, true course 255 degrees. Speed is 17.4 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 418 nm, distance since departure 2929.3 nm, distance to destination 144.9 nm. Wind direction SE, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 90 degrees, sea temperature 83 degrees. Ocean depth 3000 m.
November 8, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 01 degrees 42.8' South, Longitude 048 degrees 44.0' East, true course 255 degrees. Speed is 17.4 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 435.9 nm, distance since departure 2511.3 nm, distance to destination 562.9 nm. Wind direction SE, speed 11-16 knots, wave height 1-1.5 m. Air temperature 84 degrees, sea temperature 83 degrees. Ocean depth 4709 m.
November 7, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 00 degrees 08.6' North, Longitude 55 degrees 42.6' East, true course 255 degrees. Speed is 17.2 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 413.3 nm, distance since departure 2075.4 nm, distance to destination 998.8 nm. Wave height .5 m, wind speed 17.2 knots. Air temperature 85 degrees, sea temperature 85 degrees. Ocean depth 1068 m.
November 5, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 3 degrees 47.7' North, Longitude 69 degrees 26.4' East, true course 255 degrees. Speed is 17.7 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 424.9 nm, distance since departure 1218.2 nm, distance to destination 1856.0 nm. Wind direction E, speed 4-5 knots, wave height .2-.3 m. Air temperature 87 degrees, sea temperature 86 degrees. Ocean depth 4000 m.
November 4, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 5 degrees 02.4' North, Longitude 76 degrees 21.0' East, true course 267 degrees. Speed is 18.9 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 453.5 nm, distance since departure 793.3 nm, distance to destination 2280.9 nm. Wind direction East, speed 4-6 knots, wave height .2-.3 m. Air temperature 88 degrees, sea temperature 86 degrees. Ocean depth 2712m.
November 2, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 7 degrees 47.7' North, Longitude 82 degrees 04.9' East, true course 180 degrees. Speed is 18 knots. Distance made good (18 hours, 54 minutes) 339.8 nm, distance since departure 339.8 nm, distance to destination 2910.7 nm. Wind direction NE, wave height 2-2.5 m, wind speed 22-27 knots. Air temperature 88 degrees, sea temperature is 87 degrees. Ocean depth is 3800 m.
November 1, 2000
All passengers are on board and the S.S. Universe Explorer has departed for Kenya. The shipboard community have received country packets and field program descriptions for the countries on the revised itinerary.
October 28, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Chennai, India at 0800 local time..
October 27, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 11 degrees 43.7' North, Longitude 85 degrees 04.2' East, true course 286 degrees. Speed is 16.5 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 413.5 nm, distance since departure 980.6 nm, distance to destination 291.7 nm. Wind direction is South, speed 17-21 knots, wave height 2-2.5 m. Air temperature is 86 degrees, sea temperature is 85 degrees. Ocean depth is 3348 m.
October 26, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 09 degrees 50.1' North, Longitude 91 degrees 46.2' East, true course 286 degrees. Speed is 15.3 knots. Distance made good (25.5 hours) 391.2 nm, distance since departure 567.1 nm, distance to destination 705.2 nm. Wind direction SSE, speed 22-27 knots, wave height 3-4 m. Air temperature 87 degrees, sea temperature 84 degrees. Ocean depth 1550 m.
October 25, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 6 degrees 59.6' North, Longitude 97 degrees 38.6' East, true corse 298 degrees. Speed is 15.7 knots. Distance made good (11.2 hours) 175.9 nm, distance since departure 175.9 nm, distance to destination 1096.4 nm. Wind direction is SE, speed 11-16 knots. Wave hright 1-1.5 m, air temperature 84 degrees, sea temperature 85 degrees. Ocean depth is 330 meters.
October 24, 2000
All passengers are on board and the ship will depart on time for India.
October 21, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Penang, Malaysia at 0800 local time.
October 20, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 3 degrees 16.6' North, Longitude 100 degrees 37.9' East, true course 342 degrees. Speed is 13.7 knots. Distance made good (16 hours) 221.4 nm, distance since departure 423.9 nm, distance to destination 151.6 nm. Wind direction is North, wave height 1-1/5 m, speed 11-16 knots. Air temperature is 83 degrees, sea temperature is 87 degrees. Ocean depth is 66 meters.
October 19, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer is docked outside of Singapore for a scheduled stop to take on fuel as of 1200 local time. The ship will leave shortly enroute to Penang, Malaysia.
October 18, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 4 degrees 55.2' North, Longitude 105 degrees 42.9' East, true course 200 degrees. Speed is 14.9 knots. Distance made good (21.2 hours) 314.1 nm, distance since departure 314.1 nm, distance to destination 261.4 nm. Wind direction is West, speed 22-27 knots, wave height 3-4 meters. Air temperature is 83 degrees, sea temperature is 86 degrees. Ocean depth is 80 meters.
October 17, 2000
The S.S. Universe is currently enroute to Penang, Malaysia.
Please click here to see a photo of the repairs made in Vietnam.
October 16, 2000
As of 2:00 pm EST we have received confirmation that all Semester at Sea participants are accounted for and the vessel will depart on October 17 at 5:30 am local time from Ho Chi Minh City for Penang, Malaysia. All shipboard repairs have been completed, inspected and approved for sailing. Arrival in Penang is expected to remain as scheduled.
We continue to monitor worldwide political events and will post any updates, if and when they occur, on this website.
October 13, 2000
AS of 0920 EST, ISE has received confirmation that the damage that occurred to the S.S. Universe Explorer on October 12 will not compromise the vessel's future stability or safety. A repair team will commence work on the morning of October 14 that is expected to be completed by October 17. A surveyor from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS, the vessel's classification society) will arrive at the ship on October 14 to monitor and approve the repair work prior to the ship's scheduled departure. An underwater video survey, which will be witnessed by the ABS surveyor, will also be performed to confirm the integrity of the vessel's underwater hull and running gear, including props, shafts, struts and rudder. Delays in departure, in any, are expected to be minimal.
October 13, 2000 - Fall 2000 World Update
As always, ISE continually monitors worldwide events to ensure that the safety of Semester at Sea participants will not be compromised. We are consistently in contact with the US State Department and Pinkerton Global Intelligence Services. Events in the past have caused us to alter the course of our itinerary and, should the need arise during the current voyage, we will once again act accordingly.
October 12, 2000
We have received confirmation that the S.S. Universe Explorer has arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was further reported that while traveling along the Saigon River to the port this morning, the Universe Explorer was "sideswiped" by another vessel. The Deans and Captain of the vessel have emphasized that no one was injured as a result of the incident and all participants are proceeding with their field activities as planned. While there is damage to the starboard side of the ship, it is currently being inspected by engineers and ship's management and is considered repairable with minimal or no impact on the ship's schedule.
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October 10, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 18 degrees 56.5' North, Longitude 115 degrees 01.7' East, true course 215 degrees. Speed is 15.8 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 396.1 nm, distance since departure 890.2 nm, distance to destination 744.3 nm. Wind direction is NE, speed 28-33 knots. Wave height 4-5.5 meters, air temperature 80 degrees, sea temperature 85 degrees. Ocean depth is 2500 meters.
October 9, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 24 degrees 20.2' North, Longitude 118 degrees 52.5' East, true course 231 degrees. Speed is 16.2 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 106.2 nm, distance since departure 494.1 nm, distance to destination 1140.4 nm. Wind direction NE, speed 17-21 knots. Wave height is 2-2.5 m, air temperature is 85 degrees, sea temperature is 82 degrees. Ocean depth is 55 meters.
October 8, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 29 degrees 38.9' North, Longitude 122 degrees 49.0' East, true course 205 degrees. Speed is 14.9 knots. Distance made good (7.1 hours) 106.2 nm, distance since departure 106.2 nm, distance to destination 1528.3 nm. Wind direction is NW, speed 17-21 konts, wave height 2-2.5 m. Air temperature is 81 degrees, sea temperature is 79 degrees. Ocean depth is 50 m.
October 7, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer sailed from Shanghai, PRC with all on board.
October 3, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Shanghai, PRC at 0800 local time.
October 2, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 31 degrees 01.3' North, Longitude 125 degrees 38.7 'East, true course 271 degrees. Speed is 14.6 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 364.4 nm, distance since departure 552.5 nm, distance to destination 231.5 nm. Wind direction is SW 17-21 knots. Wave height is 2-2.25 m, air temperature is 75 degrees, sea temperature is 80 degrees. Ocean depth is 60 meters.
October 1, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 31 degrees 59.7' North, Longitude 132 degrees 34.9' East, true course 232 degrees. Speed is 14.4 knots. Distance made good (13 hours) 188.1 nm, distance since departure 188.1 nm, distance to destination 612.4 nm. Wind direction is NW 7-10 knots. Wave height is .06-1 m, air temperature 80 degrees, sea temperature 81 degrees. Ocean depth is 2030 meters.
September 30, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer sailed at 2000 local time with all on board.
September 26, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer arrived in Kobe, Japan at 0800 local time.
September 25, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 33 degrees 40.3' North, Longitude 137 degrees 49.4' East, true course 258 degrees. Speed is 14.7 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 352.8 nm, distance since departure 4346.2 nm, distance to destination 218.1 nm. Wind direction NW, speed 22-27 knots. Wave height is 3-4 meters, air temperature 78 degrees, sea temperature 82 degrees. Ocean depth 2600 meters.
September 24, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 36 degrees 48.0'North, Longitude 143 degrees 41.9'East, true course 215 degrees. Speed is 16.9 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 422nm, distance since departure 3993.4 nm, distance to destination 571.0 nm. Wind direction ENE, speed 41-47 knots. Wave height is 4.5-5 meters, air temperature is 77 degrees, sea temperature is 81 degrees. Ocean depth is 6400 meters.
September 23, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 41 degrees 14.3' North, Longitude 150 degrees 54.5' East, true course 235 degrees. Speed is 16 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 401.1 nm, distance since departure 3571.4 nm, distance to destination 1000 nm. Wind direction is NNW, speed 10 knots. Wave height is 1-1.5 meters, air temperature is 58 degrees, sea temperature is 70 degrees. Ocean depth is 5300 meters.
September 22, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 44 degrees 55.3' North, Longitude 158 degrees 40.8' East, true course 240 degrees. Speed is 16.5 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 413.5 nm, distance since departure 3170.3 nm, distance to destination 1406.4 nm. Wind direction is SE, speed 17-21 knots. Wave height is 2-2.5 meters, air temperature is 60 degrees, sea temperature is 61 degrees. Ocean depth is 5800 meters.
September 20, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 48 degrees 03.3'North, Longitude 167 degrees 35.1' West, true course 245 degrees. Speed is 15.9 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 402.3 nm, distance since departure 2756.8 nm, distance to destination 1819.0 nm. Wind direction is SE, speed 10 knots. Wave height .6-1 meters, air temperature is 50 degrees, sea temperature is 54 degrees. Ocean depth is 6000 meters.
September 19, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 50 degrees 20.8 ' North, Longitude 177 degrees 07.3' West, true course 254 degrees. Speed is 16.1 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 386.7 nm, distance since departure 2357.9 nm, distance to destination 2218.8 nm. Wind direction is NW, speed 28-30 knots. Wave height is 4.5-5 meters, air temperature is 51 degrees, sea temperature is 52 degrees. Ocean depth is 4500 meters.
September 18, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 51 degrees 46.0'North, Longitude 172 degrees 53.4' West, true course 262 degrees. Speed is 17.4 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 436.1 nm, distance since departure 1971.2 nm, distance to destination 2605.5 nm. Wind direction is NNE, speed 17.4 knots. Wave height is 2-3 feet, air temperature is 48 degrees, sea temperature is 52 degrees. Ocean depth is 2500 meters. Sunrise 0600, sunset 1848.
September 17, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 52 degrees 44.2' North, Longitude 161 degrees 09.3' West, true course 267 degrees. Speed is 16.6 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 414.4 nm, distance since departure 1535.1 nm, distance to destination 3041.5 nm. Wind direction is NE, speed 11-16 knots. Wave height is 3.5 -5 feet, air temperature is 54 degrees, sea temperature is 53 degrees. Ocean depth is 2600 fathoms. Sunrise 0614, sunset 1904.
September 16, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 52 degrees 42.0' North, Longitude 149 degrees 45.0' West, true course 276 degrees. Speed is 16.4 knots. Distance made good (24 hours) 410.4 nm, distance since departure 1120.7 nm, distance to destination 3456.7 nm. Wind direction is SW, speed 17-21 knots. Wave height is 2.25 feet, air temperature is 54 degrees, sea temperature is 56 degrees. Ocean depth is 4389 fathoms.
September 15, 2000
The position of the S.S. Universe Explorer as of 1200 local time is Latitude 51 degrees 36.6' North, Longitude 138 degrees 46.8' West, true course 284 degrees. Speed is 16.3 knots. Distance made good (25 hours) 409.3 nm, distance since departure 710.3 nm, distance to destination 3155.9 nm. Wind direction is SSW, speed 28-33 knots. Wave height is 4-5 meters, air temperature is 59 degrees, sea temperature is 59 degrees.
September 13, 2000
The S.S. Universe Explorer departed Vancouver, British Columbia at 1630 local time with all on board.
