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On 24 March your 0800 zone time fix gives you a position of LAT 22°16.0'N, LONG 31°45.0'W.  Your vessel is steaming a course of 285°T at a speed of 16.5 knots.  An observation of the Sun's upper limb is made at 0938 zone time, and the observed altitude (Ho) is 46°32.2'.  The chronometer reads 11h 41m 01s, and the chronometer error is 02m 50s fast. Local apparent noon occurs at 1214 zone time, and a meridian altitude of the Sun's lower limb is made. The observed altitude (Ho) for this sight is 68°55.8'. Determine the vessel's 1200 zone time position.

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