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The initial action of a Williamson turn is to put the rudder over full until which of the following?

Question 1 of 27070

The initial action of a Williamson turn is to put the rudder over full until which of the following?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Williamson turn purpose and when it is used (man overboard recovery in reduced visibility or uncertainty of position) • Sequence of helm orders in a standard Williamson turn • Relationship between the initial heading change and when you start putting the rudder to the opposite side

💭 Think About

• Think through what you are trying to achieve with a Williamson turn in terms of getting back onto your original track line—do you need to wait until you are fully on the reciprocal course before changing the rudder? • Visualize or sketch the track of the vessel during a Williamson turn and mark the point where the first rudder command is changed—how many degrees off the original heading is that? • Compare how a Williamson turn differs from a simple 180° turn: at what heading change does the maneuver transition from the first phase to the second?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the standard degree of heading change from the original course at which the rudder is shifted to the opposite side in a Williamson turn • Confirm that the maneuver is designed so the ship passes back through her original track, not simply to reach a reciprocal course in one smooth turn • Make sure you distinguish a Williamson turn from other man-overboard maneuvers such as the Anderson turn or Scharnow turn

Question 1 of 27070

The initial action of a Williamson turn is to put the rudder over full until which of the following?

Vessel is on a reciprocal course

Emergency turn signal sounds

Vessel has turned 60° from her original course

Vessel has turned 90° from her original course

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The initial action of a Williamson turn is to put the rudder over full until which of the following?

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Question 1 of 27070

The initial action of a Williamson turn is to put the rudder over full until which of the following?