You are steaming on course 168°T at a speed of 18 knots. At 1426 you sight a buoy bearing 144°T. At 1435 you sight the same buoy bearing 116°T. What...

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You are steaming on course 168°T at a speed of 18 knots. At 1426 you sight a buoy bearing 144°T.  At 1435 you sight the same buoy bearing 116°T.  What is your distance off at the second bearing and predicted distance when abeam?

Accepted Answer

2.3 miles 2nd bearing, 1.8 miles abeam

Deck 2014: Navigation Problems

You are steaming on course 168°T at a speed of 18 knots. At 1426 you sight a buoy bearing 144°T. At 1435 you sight the same buoy bearing 116°T. What is your distance off at the second bearing and predicted distance when abeam?

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