You take a bearing of 356° of a lighthouse. Which bearing of another object would give the best fix?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 256°
According to Bowditch standards for fix geometry, intersecting lines of position should ideally cross at a 90-degree angle. A primary bearing of 356° and a secondary bearing of 256° intersect at a 100-degree angle, providing an exceptionally strong and reliable geometric cut.
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