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What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port bow?

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What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port bow?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Relative bearing is measured from your ship’s bow, 0°–360° clockwise • "On the bow, broad on the bow, on the beam, broad on the quarter, on the quarter, astern" are standard relative bearing terms • "Port" means to the left side; think about which quadrant of the 360° circle that is

💭 Think About

• First, picture 0° relative bearing at dead ahead. Where would directly on the port beam be in degrees? • Is "broad on the port bow" closer to dead ahead or to the beam? That will tell you roughly what degree range you should be in. • Look at the options and decide which one falls in the correct quadrant for something forward of the beam on the port side.

✅ Before You Answer

• Be sure you’re using relative bearings, not true bearings or compass points. • Confirm that you’re measuring clockwise from the bow (0° at dead ahead), even for bearings on the port side. • Check that the bearing you pick is between dead ahead and the port beam, not aft of the beam.

Question 1 of 27070

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What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port bow?

A

315°

B

330°

C

345°

D

360°

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519fcb

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519fcb

What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port bow?

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Question 1 of 27070

Q

What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port bow?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Relative bearing is measured from your ship’s bow, 0°–360° clockwise • "On the bow, broad on the bow, on the beam, broad on the quarter, on the quarter, astern" are standard relative bearing terms • "Port" means to the left side; think about which quadrant of the 360° circle that is

💭 Think About

• First, picture 0° relative bearing at dead ahead. Where would directly on the port beam be in degrees? • Is "broad on the port bow" closer to dead ahead or to the beam? That will tell you roughly what degree range you should be in. • Look at the options and decide which one falls in the correct quadrant for something forward of the beam on the port side.

✅ Before You Answer

• Be sure you’re using relative bearings, not true bearings or compass points. • Confirm that you’re measuring clockwise from the bow (0° at dead ahead), even for bearings on the port side. • Check that the bearing you pick is between dead ahead and the port beam, not aft of the beam.