USCG USCG NAV
Set 8 • Question #239 of 247
Launch Interactive Practice Room At 1730, your position is LAT 37°13.9'N, LONG 76°26.4'W. You are steering course 088° per standard magnetic compass (psc) at an engine speed of 8.0 knots. What is your distance off Tue Marshes Light at 1730?
A
3.2 miles
B
3.0 miles
C
2.8 miles
D
2.6 miles
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In practical navigation calculations and chart plotting regarding 'At 1730, your position is LAT 37°13.9'N, LONG 76°26.4'W. You are steering course 088° per standard magnetic compass (psc) at an engine speed of 8.0 knots. What is your distance off Tue Marshes Light at 1730', the calculated solution is: '2.6 miles'.
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