The following questions are to be answered using Chart 12221 TR, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, and
supporting publications.

Your present course is 200°T and your vessel's engines are turning RPMs for 16 knots.
Your height of eye is 55 feet and your vessel's draft is 32 feet.

Use 10°W variation where required.

At 2045, buoy "GM" is at a range of 6.45 miles. Hogs Island Bell Buoy "12" is at a range of 5.25
miles.

What is your vessel's position?

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The following questions are to be answered using Chart 12221 TR, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, and
supporting publications.

Your present course is 200°T and your vessel's engines are turning RPMs for 16 knots.
Your height of eye is 55 feet and your vessel's draft is 32 feet.

Use 10°W variation where required.

At 2045, buoy "GM" is at a range of 6.45 miles. Hogs Island Bell Buoy "12" is at a range of 5.25
miles.

What is your vessel's position?

Accepted Answer

LAT 37°22.3'N, LONG 75°31.7'W

Answer

LAT 37°22.8'N, LONG 75°30.8'W

Answer

LAT 37°22.0'N, LONG 75°29.3'W

Answer

LAT 37°21.8'N, LONG 75°30.7'W

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