From radio log USA icebreaker "USS Borroughs" call sign NQF313 (EDITED FOR BREVITY) 14jn83 156.475mhz (07:32z) VNZ2Z mayday, mayday, mayday this is VICTOR NOVEMBER ZULU TwO ZULU, VNZ2Z, VNZ2Z location is 72-01-59North by 163-13-41West engine failed, ditched intact, (repeats) NQF313 ...roger, roger, roger your mayday this is USS Borroughs, how can we assist? Can you advise of... (07:58z) VNZ2Z ...must leave the bird. Severe weather predicted and no way to secure her. Too dangerous...might get blown for a ride. Will try to make it to a Russian outpost spotted last month about 12 clicks from here... leaving now on heading 072 degrees... Verify receiving from mobile unit 121.5mhz... hope Ruskies have tea... NQF313 This is Commander Greg Hofman of the "Borroughs". Washington.. Australian and Russian state departmants notified of your situation. SARSAT, NAVCOMSTA Adack and Winter Harbor have confirmed position of your planes ELT beacon. We have no knowledge of Russian station near you, son. If you're sure of destination, maintain constant heading to aid rescue attempt... and son, what the hell you Aussies doing this far north? VNZ2Z Sorry commander, all I can say now is looking for snowballs (chuckles)...have my log book with me. I'm sure of camp... damn it's cold... (13:12z) VNZ2Z ... should be there.. ...can't feel feet... NQF313 Jock, this is Hofman, I don't know how to say this... rescue is being suspended until storm passes... looks nasty. You must find shelter now! We will talk you through this.... (14:04z) VNZ2Z ...storm front is on me... ...not good... ...no smoke ...place looks to be............... All Bryce by me. Sun and flare from PSP7. Hope you enjoyed.