69 43N, 141 14.1W
They're towing USS Gammon through ice and their towing wire parted once yesterday, and twice so far today.
The next day Burton Island patrols the anchorage which has 4/10 ice. At 0910 she's underway with Northwind who has Miller in tow. It takes 30 minutes before the tow wire needs repairs. At noon they're underway and she's escorting them to Barter Island. At 1550 Oschner, Earl F., ENC is transferred from USS Deliver for medical aid and diagnosis of a bleeding peptic ulcer, and who is admitted to sick bay.1155 Received word by voice radio that USNS Miller developed 8' by 8" crack in hull. 5' of water in engine room. CTU 5.1.3 directing assistance.
2135 Released Gammon, returning to assist Miller on Course 120.
2320 Returned to vicinity of Merrick and Miller maneuvering to come close aboard to USS Merrick.
2330 Lying to.
At 1945 they reach Barter Island.
I haven't counted all the ships in the area, but it's probably around 15 or so. They're setting up the DEW line stations (Distant Early Warning). They are having their problems! As well as Northwind, "our" ship Storis is here, too.