A vessel steams 1082 miles on course 047°T from LAT 37°18.0'N, LONG 24°40.0'W. What is the latitude and longitude of the point of arrival by Mercator sailing?

Question

A vessel steams 1082 miles on course 047&deg;T from LAT 37&deg;18.0'N, LONG 24&deg;40.0'W. What is the latitude and longitude of the point of arrival by Mercator sailing?

Accepted Answer

Option D: LAT 49&deg;36.0'N, LONG 06&deg;28.0'W. Mercator sailing requires calculating the difference in latitude (DLat) and the difference in meridional parts (DMP). Using the formula tan(Course) = DLong / DMP, the vessel's change in latitude and longitude over 1082 miles results in an arrival position of 49°36.0'N, 06°28.0'W, as derived from standard navigation tables.

A vessel steams 1082 miles on course 047&deg;T from LAT 37&deg;18.0'N, LONG 24&deg;40.0'W. What is the latitude and longitude of the point of arrival by Mercator sailing?

A vessel steams 1082 miles on course 047°T from LAT 37°18.0'N, LONG 24°40.0'W. What is the latitude and longitude of the point of arrival by Mercator sailing?