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Set 7 • Question #210 of 247
Launch Interactive Practice Room At 0802, Branford Reef Light bears 348°T at 0.75 mile, and the north point of Falkner Island bears 088°T at 6.7 miles. What were the set and drift since 0740?
A
Set 040°T, drift .2 knot
B
Set 220°T, drift .2 knot
C
Set 220°T, drift .6 knot
✓ Correct Answer
D
You are making good your intended course and speed.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In practical navigation calculations and chart plotting regarding 'At 0802, Branford Reef Light bears 348°T at 0.75 mile, and the north point of Falkner Island bears 088°T at 6.7 miles. What were the set and drift since 0740', the calculated solution is: 'Set 220°T, drift .6 knot'.
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