You are on course 238°T. To check the course of your vessel you should observe a celestial body on which bearing?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 328°
According to Bowditch standards, checking course accuracy requires a celestial sight taken perpendicular to the heading. For course 238°T, a beam azimuth of 328°T provides the optimal cross-track cut for position verification.
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