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Question 1 / 2707066636eea28f7522a1c51b74d

Question 1 of 2707066636eea28f7522a1c51b74d

What will be the velocity and direction of the tidal current at Old Ferry Point, NY, at 1340 EST (ZD +5) on 5 February 1983?

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Question 1 of 27070

What will be the velocity and direction of the tidal current at Old Ferry Point, NY, at 1340 EST (ZD +5) on 5 February 1983?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Tidal current tables for subordinate stations and how they relate to a reference station • How to convert from standard time (EST, ZD +5) to the time format used in the tables • Understanding and applying direction of set (°T) and drift (knots) from a current table

💭 Think About

• First, identify the reference station used for Old Ferry Point, NY, and find the times and strengths of the tidal currents for that reference station on 5 February 1983. • Next, determine how Old Ferry Point’s currents differ from the reference station by using the subordinate station corrections (time differences and velocity factors). • Then, interpolate between table entries (if needed) to find the current at 1340 EST and confirm whether the direction should be flood or ebb and in which true bearing direction (°T) it flows.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify you are using the correct tide/current table year and date (5 February 1983). • Double-check the time zone conversion: EST with Zone Description +5 and make sure you’re reading the correct hour in the table (not confusing 1240, 1340, 1440, etc.). • Confirm that the set direction (°T) in the table (or after applying corrections) matches either the flood or ebb direction expected at Old Ferry Point, then match both velocity (knots) and direction (°T) to one of the answer choices.

Question 1 of 27070

What will be the velocity and direction of the tidal current at Old Ferry Point, NY, at 1340 EST (ZD +5) on 5 February 1983?

0.8 knot at 060°T

0.8 knot at 240°T

1.0 knot at 076°T

1.4 knots at 076°T

Question 1 / 2707066636eea28f7522a1c51b74d

Question 1 of 2707066636eea28f7522a1c51b74d

What will be the velocity and direction of the tidal current at Old Ferry Point, NY, at 1340 EST (ZD +5) on 5 February 1983?

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Question 1 of 27070

What will be the velocity and direction of the tidal current at Old Ferry Point, NY, at 1340 EST (ZD +5) on 5 February 1983?