Deck General USCG Question #5018 (Set 155)

You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 180°?

USCG Exam Illustration D035DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D035DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 850 yards

Referencing the vessel turning booklet illustration D035DG, executing a 180-degree turn results in a lateral shift from the reciprocal trackline equal to a transfer distance of 850 yards.

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