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CHAPTER VII.


Breadth of the Pack Refraction.—Heavy Swell in the Pack.—The clear Sea in sight.—Gain the open Water.—Proceed to the Southward.—Becalmed.—Large Iceberg seen last Year.—Severe Temperature.—Stopped by the great Icy Barrier.—Furthest South Latitude, 78º 10′.—Exploration of the Barrier.—Bear up for the Falkland Islands.—Strength of the Bay Ice.—Running to the Northward.—Aurora Australis.—Meteorological Abstract for February.