The following questions are based on Chart 12221TR, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, and the supporting
publications. Information provided in the stem of a test item supersedes any other reference information.

Your cargo vessel has a draft of 22 feet (6.7 meters)
Your height of eye is 30 feet (9.1 meters)
Gyro error is 2°W
Variation is 10°W
“Per standard magnetic compass” is abbreviated “psc”
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”
"Nautical miles" is abbreviated "nm"

You are approaching the Chesapeake Bay entrance from sea and bound for Cemphalt Wharf in the Eastern
Branch of the Elizabeth River, VA. Your position is LAT 37°17.7’N LONG 75°30.9’W when you change course
towards the northeasterly inbound/outbound Chesapeake Bay traffic lanes at 0530, turning for 14.5 knots.

Which of the following is TRUE?

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The following questions are based on Chart 12221TR, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, and the supporting
publications. Information provided in the stem of a test item supersedes any other reference information.

Your cargo vessel has a draft of 22 feet (6.7 meters)
Your height of eye is 30 feet (9.1 meters)
Gyro error is 2°W
Variation is 10°W
“Per standard magnetic compass” is abbreviated “psc”
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”
"Nautical miles" is abbreviated "nm"

You are approaching the Chesapeake Bay entrance from sea and bound for Cemphalt Wharf in the Eastern
Branch of the Elizabeth River, VA. Your position is LAT 37°17.7’N LONG 75°30.9’W when you change course
towards the northeasterly inbound/outbound Chesapeake Bay traffic lanes at 0530, turning for 14.5 knots.

Which of the following is TRUE?

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Hog Island Lighted Bell Buoy R”12” is radar ranged at 3.0nm

Answer

Hog Island Lighted Bell Buoy R”12” is radar ranged at 2.8nm

Answer

Hog Island Lighted Bell Buoy R”12” is bearing 267°pgc

Answer

Hog Island Lighted Bell Buoy R”12” is bearing 269°pgc

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