You are on course 201°T. To check the speed of your vessel you should observe a celestial body on which bearing?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 201°
Longitudinal component alignment parallel to the ship's track evaluates speed made good. Observing a celestial body on the same heading as course 201°T provides this parallel line of position.
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