After departing the New Haven terminals, your 1800 position puts the New Haven Harbor Lighted Whistle Buoy "NH" bearing 130°T at a range of 0.2 mile. From this position you set a course to leave Stratford Shoal Middle Ground Light 1.0 mile off your starboard beam. Your speed is 12.5 knots. At 1845 you determine your position to be LAT 41°05.5'N, LONG 73°03.1'W. What were the set and drift of the current?
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