On a North Pacific voyage, you wish to sail the shortest distance from LAT 46°05'N, LONG 124°00'W to LAT 44°00'N, LONG 150°00'E. You do not want to e...

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On a North Pacific voyage, you wish to sail the shortest distance from LAT 46°05'N, LONG 124°00'W to LAT 44°00'N, LONG 150°00'E.  You do not want to exceed 50°N latitude due to anticipated fog conditions.  Which voyage plot meets these requirements? (Use gnomonic tracking chart WOXZC 5270)

Accepted Answer

A great circle to 50°N, 153°W, parallel sailing to 50°N, 173°W, then a great circle to arrival

Deck 2014: Navigation Problems

On a North Pacific voyage, you wish to sail the shortest distance from LAT 46°05'N, LONG 124°00'W to LAT 44°00'N, LONG 150°00'E. You do not want to exceed 50°N latitude due to anticipated fog conditions. Which voyage plot meets these requirements? (Use gnomonic tracking chart WOXZC 5270)

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