Question 4158 Deck General

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You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 75°? ILLUSTRATION D034DG

Diagram for USCG Deck General: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your...
A 825 yards (754 meters)
B 860 yards (774 meters)
C 910 yards (819 meters)
D 955 yards (860 meters)
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 825 yards (754 meters). The advance for a turn of 75° can be determined by analyzing the ranges and bearings of an isolated light taken during the turn. The advance is the distance the vessel travels in the direction of its original heading before it completes the 75° turn. Based on the information provided in the illustration, the advance for the 75° turn is 825 yards (754 meters). The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the advance distance based on the given information. A solid understanding of vessel maneuvering characteristics and the analysis of range and bearing data is essential for correctly determining the advance for a specific turn angle.

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