What is the approximate geographic range of Shinnecock Light, NY, if your height of eye is 24 feet (7.3 meters)? Refer to "Reprints from the LIGHT LISTS AND COAST PILOTS".

Correct Answer: Option D — 15.9 nm

Consulting the Light List distance table, a 24-foot height of eye provides a horizon distance of approximately 6.0 nm. Adding this to the charted geographic range of Shinnecock Light (9.9 nm) results in a total geographic range of 15.9 nm, representing the distance where the light becomes visible.