The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 12354 TR, Long Island Sound, and using
the supporting publications.

The following information is applicable to all questions.

(The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".)

VARIATION IS 14° W

What course should you steer by your standard magnetic compass (psc), between New Haven Light
and Stratford Pt. Light, if the set and drift of the current are 345°T at 3.0 knots, and a northerly wind
will cause 1° of leeway? Your engines are making turns for 18.0 knots.

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The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 12354 TR, Long Island Sound, and using
the supporting publications.

The following information is applicable to all questions.

(The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".)

VARIATION IS 14° W

What course should you steer by your standard magnetic compass (psc), between New Haven Light
and Stratford Pt. Light, if the set and drift of the current are 345°T at 3.0 knots, and a northerly wind
will cause 1° of leeway? Your engines are making turns for 18.0 knots.

Accepted Answer

247.0°psc

Answer

266.5°psc

Answer

264.0°psc

Answer

245.0°psc

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