In a packet of books near one end of the boat, Eliassen found the expedition's observation book which he was able to open somewhat. The captain believed this book had been written by Strindberg, the scientific member of the expedition.
Eliassen stumbled upon an observation notebook in a stack of books at the bow of the boat, which he managed to partially unseal. The captain suspected that this notebook was written by Strindberg, the expedition's scientist.