Question 4174 Deck General

The correct answer is A) gained at right angles to the original course. The term "transfer" in relation to the turning circle of a ship refers to the distance the ship moves sidewise from the original course, away from the direction of the turn, after the rudder is first put over. This movement is perpendicular or at right angles to the original course. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of "transfer" in this context. Option B refers to the distance around the circumference of the turning circle, option C is a correct description but does not use the term "transfer," and option D refers to the distance gained in the direction of the original course, which is not the definition of "transfer."