A wind vane on a moving vessel shows __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — apparent wind direction
An anemometer or wind vane mounted on a vessel measures relative air motion against the moving hull. According to Bowditch navigation standards, this instrument directly indicates apparent wind direction.
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