0
When sailing a course magnetic bearings are used. However there is a difference between magnetic north and true north called the magnetic variation, this changes year by year and can be a very significant figure depending on your position. It is important therefore to know this to ascertain ones true course.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What direction must the ship be sailing along a meridian?
To sail along a meridian, one must sail true north or true south. Meridians of longitude run N/S.
Which of these is a true statementChristopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Africa by sailing east?
Christopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing west.
Is is true that Heyerdahl's sailing ship was made from cedars from Lebanon?
No
What prevented the pilgrims from sailing further north?
Lack of supplies.
What is the sailing route from Hawaii to California?
east north east
Where was Giovanni da Verrazano sailing for?
He was sailing for a north west passage way to Asia and he was sailing fo rthe king of France in 1505 that's when he joined the marines of France
How were sailing ships used to transport cotton to the North?
they put cotton in a boat and brought it the the north
Which contintent sailing northwest of Africa what continent you see first?
Africa is a massive continent, so it would depend on where exactly you were starting your journey from. If sailing from the north coast, you would come to Europe. Sailing from parts of the west of Africa, it would be North America that you would come to first.
Can Support demand and expectation relate to input?
true
Which of the following is not true of Columbus?
thought he could reach China by sailing west
Why is sailing a ship north toward the north pole considered suck a risk?
The north pole is covered with ice, you can not sail through ice.
Is wind direction from true north or magnetic north?
True North...
