The following questions are based on Chart 13205TR, Block Island Sound, and the supporting
publications.

Your vessel draws 8 feet (2.4 meters)
Your height of eye is 20 feet (6.1 meters).
Gyro error is 3°E
Variation is 15°W

"Per standard magnetic compass" is abbreviated "psc"
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”

At 0630, you pass Buoy "PI" 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 207°T and Race Rock Light is bearing 072°T.

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 vessel draws 8 feet (2.4 meters)
Your height of eye is 20 feet (6.1 meters).
Gyro error is 3°E
Variation is 15°W

"Per standard magnetic compass" is abbreviated "psc"
“Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc”

At 0630, you pass Buoy "PI" 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 207°T and Race Rock Light is bearing 072°T.

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°14.7'N, LONG 72°06.8'W

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LAT 41°13.6'N, LONG 72°03.3'W

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LAT 41°19.0'N, LONG 72°05.2'W

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