On a voyage from Halifax, N.S., to Dakar, West Africa, the Canary Current will __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — set the vessel to the right

As detailed in Bowditch, the Canary Current flows southward along the northwest coast of Africa, setting vessels toward the African continent (to the right when steering south-southeast). Navigators must apply proper course-steer corrections to counteract this cross-track set and avoid grounding risks.