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Navigation A — Coastal — question 36

At 07:00 your vessel is at the entrance to Jaffa harbour. She must pass the lighthouse on ARIK Island abeam at a range of 3 miles. The vessel's speed is 4 knots. When the lighthouse is abeam, alter course to reach a position 10 miles west of Mikhmoret anchorage. Find:

  1. The true bearing of the ARIK Island lighthouse when it is abeam and 3 miles off. 050°
  2. The time at which the vessel alters course. 09:15
  3. The two true courses the vessel must steer to reach the destination. 320°, 007°

The question is solved on chart 1000. On the site it comes with the relevant sections of the chart.