USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 7 • Question #187 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room You are proceeding up a channel at night. It is marked by a range which bears 185°T. You steady up on a compass course of 180° with the range in line dead ahead. This indicates that you(r) __________.
A
must come right to get on the range
B
course is in error
C
compass has some easterly error
✓ Correct Answer
D
are being affected by a southerly current
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'You are proceeding up a channel at night. It is marked by a range which bears 185°T. You steady up on a compass course of 180° with the range in line dead ahead. This indicates that you(r)', the verified fact is: 'compass has some easterly error'.
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