The following questions are based on Chart 13205TR, Block Island Sound, and the supporting publications.
Your draft is 18 feet (5.5 meters)
Your height of eye is 20 feet (6.1 meters)
Gyro error is 3°W
Variation is 15°W
"Per standard magnetic compass" is abbreviated "psc"
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”

At 0630, Buoy "PI" is close abeam on the starboard side.
You are steering 078°T and are headed directly toward Race Rock Light.
At 0654, Little Gull Island Light is bearing 210°pgc and Race Rock Light is bearing 075°pgc.

What is your 0654 position?

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The following questions are based on Chart 13205TR, Block Island Sound, and the supporting publications.
Your draft is 18 feet (5.5 meters)
Your height of eye is 20 feet (6.1 meters)
Gyro error is 3°W
Variation is 15°W
"Per standard magnetic compass" is abbreviated "psc"
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”

At 0630, Buoy "PI" is close abeam on the starboard side.
You are steering 078°T and are headed directly toward Race Rock Light.
At 0654, Little Gull Island Light is bearing 210°pgc and Race Rock Light is bearing 075°pgc.

What is your 0654 position?

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LAT 41°14.0'N, LONG 72°05.3'W

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LAT 41°19.0'N, LONG 72°05.2'W

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LAT 41°14.4'N, LONG 71°54.6'W

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LAT 41°14.2'N, LONG 72°06.8'W

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