Compass course N.60° E.

Another example is given where the variation and deviation are both easterly and the true course is S., 75° West.

Variation, 24° W., being of same name.

Deviation, 16° W., add together.

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Correction, 40°, apply to the left, being easterly.

True course, S. 75° W.

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Compass course, S. 35° W.

A volume might be written on the mariner's compass. It is a fascinating study, but unfortunately my space is limited.