Question 1975Navigation General

The correct answer is B) speed and direction toward which the current flows. The drift and set of currents refer to the speed and direction of the current's flow. Drift describes the speed of the current, while set describes the direction the current is flowing. This is the key information needed to understand and navigate the effects of currents on a vessel's course and speed. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately capture the definition of drift and set. Option A focuses on the location of the current, while option C refers to the type or characteristics of the current, rather than its speed and direction.