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Originally Posted by Matador.es
True, especially in the mediteranian were visibility is double compared to the Atlantic in normal condition. But I. Any case, comparing to my own RL experience (on sailing yachts) one can see a ship @ 20 km in good weather conditions.
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Bah... you might see an oil rig at 20km from a yacht in excellent conditions.
I sail and I also live on a cliff (18m) overlooking the Baltic. I watch ships every day (16 ferries, plus other merchant traffic). With a good scope, I can see ships 20-23km away, but they will be hull down and the light/conditions have to be very good.
There is a wind turbine farm about 40km away... I can make out their aircraft warning lights on a good night, and their wings in perfect light.. but these things are huge (and tall).
And I am way higher up than any yacht deck (or U-boat conning tower).