Navigation Problems USCG Question #544 (Set 16)

What will be the velocity of the tidal current in Bolivar Roads, Texas, at a point 0.5 mile north of Ft. Point, on 23 November 1983 at 0330 CST (ZD +6)?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Slack water

Refer to the Tidal Current Tables for the Gulf Coast. Locate Bolivar Roads and the specific date. The tables indicate that at 0330 CST on 23 November 1983, the predicted current velocity is 0.0 knots, signifying slack water. Always verify the reference station and time zone offsets provided in the publication.

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