The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 13205 TR, Block Island Sound, and using the
supporting publications.

Each question is completely independent of any other question on this exam.
The following information is applicable to all questions.
(The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".)

VARIATION IS 15° W

At 1020 your position is LAT 41°11.0'N, LONG 71°50.0'W. You are on course 056° per standard magnetic
compass at 9.2 knots. At 1112 your position is LAT 41°15.9'N, LONG 71°41.7'W. What were the set and drift?

Question

The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 13205 TR, Block Island Sound, and using the
 supporting publications.

Each question is completely independent of any other question on this exam.
 The following information is applicable to all questions.
 (The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".)

VARIATION IS 15° W

At 1020 your position is LAT 41°11.0'N, LONG 71°50.0'W. You are on course 056° per standard magnetic
compass at 9.2 knots. At 1112 your position is LAT 41°15.9'N, LONG 71°41.7'W. What were the set and drift?

Accepted Answer

141°T at 1.2 knots

Answer

331°T at 0.8 knot

Answer

130°T at 0.9 knot

Answer

346°T at 1.1 knots

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