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the eagerness and desire of all hands to possess themselves of a piece of 
the Antarctic Continent. These pieces were in great demand during 
the remainder of the cruise. In the centre of this iceberg was found a 
pond of most delicious water, over which was a scum of ice about 
10 inches thick. We obtained from it about 500 gallons. We remained 
VIEW OF THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT, 
