Wind. (See Gales.)
Winter, approach of, [126].
Winter quarters, precarious nature of at Floe-berg Beach, [126], [132]; preparations for, [151] to [254]; routine, [160]. (See Ventilation, Warming, Housing, Clothing, Fire-hole, Amusements.)
Wolf, appearance of a, [228], [229].
Wolves, traces of, [60], [107], [321]; alarm of, [199].
Woman Islands, [41].
Wood, Sergeant, H.M.S., “Alert,” recitation and song by, [216].
Woolley, Wm., H.M.S., “Alert,” parts and songs by, [173].
“Woolwich,” snow powder storehouse at winter quarters so called, [154]; dismantling of, [227].
Wootton, Mr., engineer, H.M.S. “Alert,” adventure in a kayak, [30]; his lecture on steam, [169], [175]; glee sung by, [216].