Deck General USCG Question #178 (Set 5)

Your vessel is underway and approaching an overhead obstruction on Lake Superior. Given the following information, determine the clearance between your vessel and the obstruction. Highest point on vessel: 74 ft. Lowest point of obstruction: 126 (LWD) Monthly lake level: +2 (LWD) International Great Lakes Datum: 600.0 (182.88 meters)

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 50 feet

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 50 feet.

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