What is the compass course of a vessel heading WNW?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 292.5°
The compass card is divided into 32 points, each representing 11.25 degrees. West-Northwest (WNW) is the third point counter-clockwise from West (270°). Calculating 270° + 22.5° equals 292.5°. Per Bowditch, mastering these cardinal and intercardinal points is essential for rapid situational awareness and accurate course plotting.
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