General Navigation USCG Q#1561 (Set 49)

A line of position is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — a line on some point of which the vessel may be presumed to be located

A line of position represents a locus of points along which a vessel's true position is known to lie, established via visual bearings, celestial observations, electronic positioning systems, or depth contours.

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