You are at anchor in the anchorage at the entrance to Delaware Bay. You weigh anchor at 1445 DST (ZD +4) on 24 July 1983 and proceed northbound enroute to Philadelphia at a speed of 10 knots. Which of the following should you expect experience?

Correct Answer: Option A — a weak flood between Reedy Island and Edgemoor

Tidal current tables and Delaware River current predictions indicate that a vessel departing at 1445 DST will experience a weak flood current between Reedy Island and Edgemoor based on standard hydrodynamic flow timing.