At 0600 zone time, on 16 March your DR position is LAT 20°10.0'N, LONG 81°30.0'W. You are steering course 300°T. The speed over the ground is 10 knots. You observed 3 morning sun lines. Determine the latitude and longitude of your 1130 running fix. Zone Time GHA Observed Declination Altitude 0800 12°50.0' 19°00.0' S 01°38.8' 1030 50°20.4' 51°42.0' S 01°36.5' 1130 65°20.5' 62°11.5' S 01°35.5'
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