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Originally Posted by Schwuppes
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Originally Posted by Brag
Let's say you're going east (heading 090) and a target appears on your port side (to the north of you) it will be reported as target bearing 090. But to reach it (if it's not moving) you have turn to a heading of 360.
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The target bearing would be 270 degrees.  |
Exactly. To see absolute bearing (or heading) align a compass to North. To see relative bearing (to your ship) align the compass with your bow.