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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 February 2002
Finding the distance has always been a challenge to the mariner. What is the distance to the lighthouse at the mouth of the harbour? Am I far enough off the rocks and shoals? My assigned station in the formation is bearing 300°, range 1500 yards from the guide ship, am I on station? What is the range for gunfire to the enemy flagship?