Your vessel is steering 157°T at 18 knots. At 2018 a light bears 208°T. At 2044 the same light bears 232°T. What will be your distance off when abeam?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 14.4 miles
Applying Bowditch piloting formulas for an advancing running fix, the calculated run between sights and relative angles determine a precise beam distance off of 14.4 miles.
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