Dead reckoning and estimated position
How far the EP lies from the DR
Exercise book 14.5 · on paper you need the deviation card
You steer 235° by compass for one hour at 8.0 knots, with a strong southerly giving 10° of leeway. The stream sets 349° at 2.0 knots. Variation 6°W. How many miles, and in which direction, is the EP from the DR after one hour?
- Compass course
- 235°C
- Speed
- 8.0 kn for 1 h
- Variation
- 6°W
- Leeway
- 10°, wind S
- Tidal stream
- 349°, 2.0 kn
Solution worked out by us from the course material: to be checked by the instructor.