| On 2 April your 0830 zone time fix gives you a position of LAT 20°16.0'S, LONG 004°12.0'E. Your vessel is steaming a course of 143°T at a speed of 18.0 knots. An observation of the Sun's upper limb is made at 0903 zone time, and the observed altitude (Ho) is 42°39.6'. The chronometer reads 09h 05m 40s, and the chronometer error is 02m 15s fast. Local apparent noon occurs at 1145 zone time, and a meridian altitude of the Sun's lower limb is made. The observed altitude (Ho) for this sight is 63°46.2'. Determine the vessel's 1200 zone time position. |
| A) LAT 21°10.1'S, LONG 004°53.9'E |
| B) LAT 21°14.0'S, LONG 004°55.0'E |
| C) LAT 21°18.0'S, LONG 005°00.5'E |
| D) LAT 22°42.0'S, LONG 004°57.0'E |
