What is the approximate geographic range of Assateague Light, VA, if your height of eye is 52 feet (15.8 meters)? Refer to "Reprints from the LIGHT LISTS AND COAST PILOTS".

Correct Answer: Option C — 23.0 nm

Using the Light List distance table, a 52-foot height of eye provides a horizon distance of 8.4 nm. Adding this to the charted geographic range of Assateague Light (14.6 nm) results in a total geographic range of 23.0 nm, which is the maximum distance for visual contact.