Examples with Leeway

Take the courses as given on page 334 and proceed as follows

N. 7 pts. W.

1 pts.

Wind N.N.E., port tack, therefore allow leeway to the right.

S. 64° 41' E.

10 30 W.

S. 75 II E.

Var. 9° 30' E. Dev. 20° W.

Error =

10° 30' W.

Wind N.N.W., Starboard tack, therefore allow leeway to the left.

N. 83 pts. W., or pt. in excess of west, therefore S. 71

S. 81° 34′ W.
Error +35 34 E.

pts. W. S. 81° 34′ W.

In the following "Deviation Table," column I represents the direction of the ship's head by compass, when the Deviations of column 2 were ascertained; column 3 gives the magnetic courses.

EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE.

Correct the following Compass Courses for Leeway, Variation, and Deviation of the Compass

Where the Deviation is not given, it is to be taken from the Table on p. 339.