THE HEART OF THE ANTARCTIC 



the prismatic compasses were placed in the true meridian, 

 and checked against the theodolite compass and the steer- 

 ing compasses. 



The total distance marched, from October 29 to March 

 4, as recorded on the sledge-meters, was 1755 miles, 209 

 yards statute, this including relay work and back marches. 



