Practice question
A lighthouse description on a SHOA chart reads: 'Gp Oc(3) W 15s 24m 18M'. How should this light characteristic be interpreted by the skipper?
- Group Occulting showing 3 eclipses/dark periods, White light, period of 15 seconds, focal height 24 meters, nominal range 18 nautical miles
- Group Flashing showing 3 flashes, White light, period of 15 seconds, elevation 24 meters, nominal range 18 nautical miles
- Quick Flashing 3 times, Green light, 15 minutes duration, 24 miles visibility, 18 meters height
- Fixed light with 3 sectors, White light, 15 seconds period, 24 meters beam width, 18 nautical miles range
Answer: A — Group Occulting showing 3 eclipses/dark periods, White light, period of 15 seconds, focal height 24 meters, nominal range 18 nautical miles
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