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Description
Geometry of the three-point sextant fix.Diagram shows shoreline, stations, and angles measured.1931 Hydrographic Manual (Image credit: NOAA Central Library)
Credit
NOAA Central Library
Collection
Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey
Nautical Charting
Navigation
3-Point Sextant Fix
Keywords
Charting
Navigation
Visual Signals
Sextant