Question 3935 Deck General

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You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 30°? Illustration D035DG

Diagram for USCG Deck General: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking...
A 380 yards
B 420 yards
C 470 yards
D 525 yards
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 470 yards. The advance for a turn of 30 degrees can be determined from the data provided in illustration D035DG. The advance is the distance the vessel travels in the direction of its original course during the turn. From the data, the advance for a 30-degree turn is 470 yards. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the value shown in the illustration for a 30-degree turn. Option A (380 yards) and Option B (420 yards) are too low, while Option D (525 yards) is too high. The correct value, as confirmed by the illustration, is 470 yards.

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