Question 4180Deck General70% to pass
You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light. The results are shown in illustration D034DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 90°?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 380 yards.
The transfer for a 90-degree turn is the distance the vessel moves perpendicular to the original course during the turn. Based on the information provided in the illustration D034DG, the transfer for a 90-degree turn is 380 yards.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
A) 410 yards is too large for a 90-degree turn.
B) 455 yards is too large for a 90-degree turn.
C) 355 yards is too small for a 90-degree turn.
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