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Las sondas que consultamos en las cartas náuticas van referenciadas a:The soundings on nautical charts are referred to:

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Correct answer: c) LAT, the lowest astronomical tide.

Why it is correct

Soundings are given above the lowest possible low water, LAT. So there is almost always at least that much water.

Why the others are not

  • a) Not a sounding datum.
  • b) Not how it works.
  • d) It would give less water than charted at low tide.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Soundings: above LAT.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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