What is the velocity of the maximum ebb...

What is the velocity of the maximum ebb current approximately 1.1 miles ENE of Little Gull Island in the afternoon of 25 April 1983?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Tidal Current Tables (Atlantic Coast) – how to use the daily prediction pages for a specific reference station and date • Difference between flood and ebb currents, and identifying the maximum value in a time period • Locating a subordinate/current station (1.1 miles ENE of Little Gull Island) and applying any listed corrections to the reference station data

💭 Think About

• First, find Little Gull Island in the Tidal Current Tables and identify the proper reference station and the specific subordinate location 1.1 miles ENE. What information is given for that subordinate station? • On the 25 April 1983 page, look at the afternoon ebb currents. How many ebb peaks are listed, and which one applies to the time window described in the question? • After you identify the relevant maximum ebb for that location and time, compare the predicted velocity (after any required corrections) with the answer choices given.

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure you are looking at ebb, not flood, and at the afternoon prediction for 25 April 1983 (not morning or another date). • Confirm whether the subordinate station 1.1 miles ENE of Little Gull Island uses time and/or velocity corrections from the reference station, and apply them correctly if required. • Double‑check that the final value you use is in knots and that you did not confuse the average velocity with the maximum predicted velocity for that ebb.

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✅ Before You Answer