What will be the velocity of the tidal current southwest of Hunts Point, NY, at 0932 EST (ZD +5) on 16 March 1983?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 1.5 knots
Tidal current table lookup for the waters southwest of Hunts Point necessitates applying standard reference station differences for time and velocity ratios. Interpolating for 0932 EST on the specified date yields a precise current velocity of 1.5 knots.
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