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Results of oceanographic surveys off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland from April thi-ough June 1972 in support of International Ice Patrol and twelve occupations of Standard Sections A1-A4 are discussed. Analysis includes vertical temperature and salinity profiles for each section as well as dynamic-topographic charts for eacli Ice Patrol survey. Normal dynamic topography charts of the Grand Banks region are updated. Results are similar to those obtained by Soule (1964). Finally there is a discussion of the oceanograpliic and meteorological conditions which caused more icebergs to drift south of 48°N in 1972 than in any previous year in Ice Patrol liistory. These conditions include iceberg supply, wind, currents, waves/sea ice, sea temperatures, air temperatures, and precipitation. It is concluded that the single most important factor effecting these conditions is the location and intensity of the Icelandic low. Editor's notp : Rpference to a product or cortinieiit with respect to it in this publication does not indicate, or permit any person to hold out liy republication in whole, or In part or otherwise, that llie product has been endorsed, autlinrized, or approved by the Coast Guard.