CHAPTER IV. 



EUIiTHEK COASTING VOYAGE OF THE GBEMANIA. 17tH AUGUST 



TO 13th septembee, 1869.' 



The Germania ancliored on the south side of the island of Klein-Pen- 

 dulum. — Still open water to the south. — Return to Shannon Island. 

 — Arrival near Cape Philip Broke. — The Germania anchors near 

 the Stufeuberg. — Journey to Sabine Island. — Fruitless attempt 

 to cruise towards the north. — Storm. — The Germania steers 

 southwards. — Ascent of 3000 feet up the Sattelberg by First 

 Lieutenant Payer, Dr. Copeland, and P. Ellinger. — Glimpse into 

 the interior of the Pjord from the top of the Sattelberg. — Tracks 

 of Lemmings on the top. — Remains of an Esquimaux summer 

 hilt. — Return to winter-quarters under Sabine Island. — Results 

 obtained. 



We now resume our narrative on board the Germania, 

 August 17. The following day a fresh southerly breeze 

 was blowing, raising the sea and bringing up much ice, 

 compelling us to veer away the cable, and keep every- 

 thing in readiness for a move in case of need. The ice, 

 which, on account of the roughness of the sea, was con- 

 stantly breaking away from the pack, kept coming up 

 from the west. At times we were so completely sur- 

 rounded by it, that we had to hoist up the boats, and 

 were so prevented from landing. The sky, during this 

 southerly wind, was obscured by continual fogs — the 

 * By Captain Koldewcy. 



