Question 79Navigation Problems
70% to passOn 5 May your 1800 ZT DR position is LAT 26°11.5'N, LONG 65°35.0'W. You are on course 270°T at a speed of 12 knots. What will be the ZT of sunset at your vessel?
A
1840
B
1901
C
1825
D
1857
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 1857. To determine the ZT of sunset, we need to calculate the sun's position based on the vessel's location and course. Given: - Latitude: 26°11.5'N - Longitude: 65°35.0'W - Course: 270°T - Speed: 12 knots Using the sun's position tables or nautical almanac, the ZT of sunset at the vessel's location on 5 May is 1857. The other options are incorrect because: A) 1840 is too early, as the sun would not have set by that time. B) 1901 is too late, as the sun would have already set by that time. C) 1825 is too early, as the sun would not have set by that time.
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