On 8 February your 0800 zone time position is LAT 21°55'S, LONG 52°27'W. Your vessel is on course 056°T at a speed of 17.5 knots. An observation of the Sun's lower limb is made at 0938 zone time, and the observed altitude (Ho) is 46°06.5'. The chronometer reads 12h 37m 23s, and the chronometer error is 1m 24s slow. LAN occurs at 1243 zone time, and a meridian altitude of the Sun's lower limb is made. The observed altitude (Ho) for this sight is 83°56.1'. Determine the vessel's 1200 zone time position. |
A) LAT 20°57.0'S, LONG 51°21.5'W |
B) LAT 20°58.0'S, LONG 51°25.5'W |
C) LAT 21°04.0'S, LONG 51°12.0'W |
D) LAT 21°04.0'S, LONG 51°21.5'W |