The following questions are based on Chart 12221TR, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, and the supporting
publications.

The draft of your vessel is 9.0 feet (2.75 meters)
Gyro error is 2°W
Variation is 10°W
"Per standard magnetic compass" is abbreviated "psc"
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”

On 31 July, you are anchored at LAT 37°22.4'N, LONG 75°39.9'W. You get underway at 0240 enroute to
Yorktown, VA. What is the course psc from the anchorage to point A located 0.5 mile east of Cape Charles
Lighted Bell Buoy 14?

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The following questions are based on Chart 12221TR, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, and the supporting
publications.

The draft of your vessel is 9.0 feet (2.75 meters)
Gyro error is 2°W
Variation is 10°W
"Per standard magnetic compass" is abbreviated "psc"
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”

On 31 July, you are anchored at LAT 37°22.4'N, LONG 75°39.9'W. You get underway at 0240 enroute to
Yorktown, VA. What is the course psc from the anchorage to point A located 0.5 mile east of Cape Charles
Lighted Bell Buoy 14?

Accepted Answer

194°psc

Answer

190°psc

Answer

187°psc

Answer

180°psc

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