The approximate mean position of the axis of the Gulf Stream east of Palm Beach, FL, is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 15 nautical miles
United States Coast Pilot data specifies that the axis of the Florida Current (Gulf Stream) is located approximately 15 nautical miles east of Palm Beach, representing the region of maximum northward set for transiting vessels.
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