The following questions (1-10) are based on the Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Maps (Cairo to the Gulf) and the Light List.

AHP = Above Head of Passes
LMR = Lower Mississippi River
UMR = Upper Mississippi River
OHR = Ohio River
ACOE = Army Corps of Engineers

On 21 September, you are making up your tow at the fleeting area in Cairo, IL (mile 980.6 Ohio River). You get underway at 0952 enroute to New Orleans with a mixed tow. You are turning for 7.8 mph and estimate the current at 1.0 mph. What is your speed over the ground?

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The following questions (1-10) are based on the Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Maps (Cairo to the Gulf) and the Light List.

AHP = Above Head of Passes
LMR = Lower Mississippi River
UMR = Upper Mississippi River
OHR = Ohio River
ACOE = Army Corps of Engineers

On 21 September, you are making up your tow at the fleeting area in Cairo, IL (mile 980.6 Ohio River). You get underway at 0952 enroute to New Orleans with a mixed tow. You are turning for 7.8 mph and estimate the current at 1.0 mph. What is your speed over the ground?

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8.8 mph

Answer

7.9 mph

Answer

7.8 mph

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6.8 mph

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