A vessel at LAT 38°36'N, LONG 11°36'W, heads for a destination at LAT 24°16'N, LONG 71°52'W. Determine the true course and distance by Mercator sailing.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 254.4°T, 3,203.6 miles
Solving for rhumb line track between distant ports involves Mercator sailing equations from Bowditch, utilizing meridional parts to account for chart distortion and accurately outputting the true course of 254.4°T and distance of 3,203.6 miles.
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