bearing tool on nav map...?

flag4 · 01-20-08, 03:04 PM

hi hunters, some help please, if you could.

i have found the circular compass type tool on the nav map table - top right.

it has two sets of numbers flipped in opposite directions north - south.

when its on the map it can not be turned to face the direction of the boat.

ive tried to suss out what it does with attempts at using it - i think i have a rough idea what it does, something to do with plotting or tracking ?

and i can't use it; i'd like to be able to track a ship using hydro as very often i get a bearing - long range and either lose it through tracking or miss it or it just dissapears. i have a feeling this tool could be of help - am i right and if so what is it and are there some basic steps i could learn and polish up myself.

cheers

01-20-08, 03:04 PM	#1
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	bearing tool on nav map...? hi hunters, some help please, if you could. i have found the circular compass type tool on the nav map table - top right. it has two sets of numbers flipped in opposite directions north - south. when its on the map it can not be turned to face the direction of the boat. ive tried to suss out what it does with attempts at using it - i think i have a rough idea what it does, something to do with plotting or tracking ? and i can't use it; i'd like to be able to track a ship using hydro as very often i get a bearing - long range and either lose it through tracking or miss it or it just dissapears. i have a feeling this tool could be of help - am i right and if so what is it and are there some basic steps i could learn and polish up myself. cheers __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut