Chart Navigation & Plotting · Tides — Depth of Water
Charted depth (sounding) is 13 feet and the height of tide is +5 feet. What is the depth of water?
- A8 feet
- B18 feet✓ Correct
- C13 feet
- D5 feet
Explanation
Depth of water = charted depth + height of tide = 13 + 5 = 18 feet.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9); Chart No. 1
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