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Set 5 • Question #129 of 247
Launch Interactive Practice Room At 2118, you obtain the following bearings: Cape Henry Light - 148°pgc Cape Charles Light - 033°pgc Thimble Shoal Light - 291°pgc From this position, you proceed to Norfolk, VA, a distance of approximately 26.0 miles. To arrive at Norfolk by 0200 the next day, what is the speed to make good from your 2118 position to arrive at this time?
A
6.5 knots
B
6.0 knots
C
5.5 knots
✓ Correct Answer
D
5.0 knots
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In practical navigation calculations and chart plotting regarding 'At 2118, you obtain the following bearings: Cape Henry Light - 148°pgc Cape Charles Light - 033°pgc Thimble Shoal Light - 291°pgc From this position, you proceed to Norfolk, VA, a distance of approximately 26.0 miles. To arrive at Norfolk by 0200 the next day, what is the speed to make good from your 2118 position to arrive at this time', the calculated solution is: '5.5 knots'.
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