The following questions are based on Chart 12221TR, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, and the supporting publications. Information provided in the stem of a test item supersedes any other reference information. Your cargo vessel has a draft of 22 feet (6.7 meters) Your height of eye is 30 feet (9.1 meters) Gyro error is 2°W Variation is 10°W “Per standard magnetic compass” is abbreviated “psc” “Per gyrocompass” is abbreviated “pgc” "Nautical miles" is abbreviated "nm" DEVIATION TABLE Magnetic Heading Deviation 000° 0° 030° 1.0°W 060° 2.0°W 090° 3.0°W 120° 2.0°W 150° 1.0°W 180° 1.0°E 210° 2.0°E 240° 2.0°E 270° 3.0°E 300° 2.0°E 330° 1.0°E You are approaching the Chesapeake Bay entrance from sea and bound for Cemphalt Wharf in the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, VA. Your position is LAT 37°17.7’N LONG 75°30.9’W when you change course towards the northeasterly inbound/outbound Chesapeake Bay traffic lanes at 0530, turning for 14.5 knots. Which of the following is TRUE?
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