In support of this there has been some very heavy pressure on the north-east side, of our floe, one immense block being up-ended to a height of 25 ft.

We saw a Dominican gull fly over to-day, the first we have seen since leaving South Georgia; it is another sign of our proximity to land.

We cut steps in this 25-ft.

slab, and it makes a fine look-out.

When the weather clears we confidently expect to see land." A heavy blizzard obscured our view till March 23.