USCG Exam PracticeLatitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
The southern boundary of the Red Sea special area under 33 CFR §151.06 is defined by a rhumb line between Ras si Ane and Husn Murad. Which coordinates correctly identify Ras si Ane?
- A. 12°40.4′ N, 43°30.2′ E
- B. 11°50′ N, 51°16.9′ E
- ✓ 12°8.5′ N, 43°19.6′ ECorrect
- D. 15°35′ N, 52°13.8′ E
Why C is correct
33 CFR §151.06(a)(4) identifies Ras si Ane at 12°8.5′ N, 43°19.6′ E as the western terminus of the southern boundary rhumb line of the Red Sea area. The coordinates 12°40.4′ N, 43°30.2′ E belong to Husn Murad, the eastern terminus of that same boundary line.
Cited:33 CFR §151.06