Question 1946Navigation General

The correct answer is B) Tidal Current Tables. Tidal Current Tables provide detailed information about the speed, direction, and timing of currents around coastal ports, including those along the Pacific Coast of the United States. This information is essential for safe navigation and planning vessel movements, as currents can significantly affect a ship's speed and course. The other options are incorrect because: A) Tide Tables only provide information about the rise and fall of tides, not the currents; C) The Nautical Almanac contains general astronomical data, not specific current information; and D) Ocean Current Tables typically cover larger, open-ocean current systems, not the localized currents around specific ports.