On 9 March 1904 Scotia reached its most southerly latitude of 74°01'S. At this point, the ship was held fast in the pack ice, and the prospect loomed of becoming trapped for the winter.
Den 9. marts 1904 nåede "Scotia" sin sydligste bredde, 74°01’S. Her var skibet fastskruet i isen, og udsigterne til at blive indespærret for vinteren meldte sig.