Finding compass error by transit bearings
When a vessel is navigating in coastal areas, it may be possible to observe two fixed objects, especially landmarks that are directly in line. In such a case, the watch…
Using azimuth circle for taking bearings/ azimuths
Taking a bearing of a terrestrial objectAssume that you are taking a bearing of a lighthouse. Place the azimuth circle on the gyro repeater, and make sure that the circle…
Salient features of a navigational chart
Navigational charts are either metric charts or fathom charts. They can be easily distinguished by the colour used on the charts. On the metric charts the land masses are shown…