Question 1914Navigation General

The correct answer is C) about 75 miles east of Ormond Beach, FL. To maximize the benefit from the Gulf Stream on a voyage between Houston and Philadelphia, a vessel should navigate in the core of the Gulf Stream, which is typically located about 75 miles east of Ormond Beach, FL. This allows the vessel to take advantage of the northward flowing current, which can significantly increase speed and reduce transit time. The other options are incorrect because: A) navigating close inshore would keep the vessel outside the main current of the Gulf Stream; B) 10 miles east of Cape Canaveral is too close to the coast; and D) navigating along the 50-fathom curve would also keep the vessel outside the strongest part of the Gulf Stream.