| On 29 June your 0800 zone time fix gives you a position of LAT 26°16.0'S, LONG 61°04.0'E. Your vessel is steaming a course of 079°T at a speed of 15.5 knots. An observation of the Sun's upper limb is made at 0905 zone time, and the observed altitude (Ho) is 25°20.1. The chronometer reads 05h 08m 12s, and the chronometer error is 02m 27s fast. Local apparent noon occurs at 1154 zone time, and a meridian altitude of the Sun's lower limb is made. The observed altitude (Ho) for this sight is 40°44.2'. Determine the vessel's 1200 zone time position. |
| A) LAT 26°05.1'S, LONG 62°06.3'E |
| B) LAT 26°02.0'S, LONG 62°23.2'E |
| C) LAT 25°56.0'S, LONG 62°03.0'E |
| D) LAT 26°02.0'S, LONG 62°05.0'E |
