| In planning a North Pacific voyage, you wish to steam the minimum distance from LAT 48°30'N, LONG 124°45'W to LAT 44°00'N, LONG 150°00'E, while remaining south of 51°N latitude. Which track meets these requirements? (Use gnomonic tracking chart WOXZC 5270) |
| A) A Mercator sailing from departure to the mid-longitude at 51°N, thence great circle to arrival |
| B) A great circle from departure to LAT 51°N, LONG 148°W, parallel sailing to LAT 51°N, LONG 171°W, then a great circle to arrival |
| C) A great circle between departure and arrival with parallel sailing between the longitudes where the great circle intersects 51°N |
| D) A great circle tangent to 51°N from departure to the mid-longitude then a great circle to arrival |
