The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 12221TR, Chesapeake Bay, and using
the supporting publications.

The following information is applicable to all questions.
The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".

VARIATION IS 9° W

You are on course 135° per standard magnetic compass when you take the following bearings per
standard magnetic compass:

Cape Henry Light 266°
Cape Charles Light 353°
Chesapeake Light 124°

What is your position?

Question

The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 12221TR, Chesapeake Bay, and using
the supporting publications.

The following information is applicable to all questions.
The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".

VARIATION IS 9° W

You are on course 135° per standard magnetic compass when you take the following bearings per
standard magnetic compass:

Cape Henry Light 266°
Cape Charles Light 353°
Chesapeake Light 124°

What is your position?

Accepted Answer

LAT 36°57.3'N, LONG 75°50.9'W

Answer

LAT 36°57.5'N, LONG 75°50.1'W

Answer

LAT 36°57.6'N, LONG 75°51.6'W

Answer

LAT 35°57.9'N, LONG 75°50.8'W

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