USCG Exam PracticeChart symbols and abbreviations (Chart No. 1)
What does the cartographic position symbol for a buoy on a US nautical chart look like, and where is the buoy's precise charted position located?
- A. A small star; position is at the centre of the star
- ✓ A small circle; position is at the centre of the circleCorrect
- C. A small diamond; position is at the tip of the diamond
- D. A small circle; position is at the bottom tangent of the circle
Why B is correct
A small circle is the position symbol for buoys, and the precise charted position is the centre of that circle. A star symbol is used for lighthouses, not buoys.