farthest South. 279 
195° 50’ E. Captain Jensen and I had inspected the 
appearance of this natural harbour thoroughly before 
we decided to enter from the crow’s nest, fully recog- 
nising the possible risk of being shut in in case the 
heads, through changes in the ice sheet, might 
close together. During the time we spent in this 
interesting harbour constant watch was kept in regard 
to movements and sounds in the ice. At a low place 
we moored the Southern Cross to the ice sheets Бу 
ropes and an ice-anchor. Неге I effected a landing 
with sledges, dogs, instruments and provisions, and 
while I left the sledge in charge of Captain Jensen 
THE PENINSULA AT FRANKLIN ISLAND. 
with the rest of the Expedition, I myself, accompanied 
by Lieut. Colbeck and Savio, proceeded southwards, 
reaching 78° 50’, the farthest south ever reached by 
man, 
