Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Bearing Drawing Right/Left

The movement, left or right, of the bearing to an object in motion relative to your platform. If the object's bearing is moving to the left or right then the object will likely pass either forward or aft of your ship. See Closing on a Steady Bearing.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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