Define Turning Circle, Advance, Transfer, Tactical Diameter, Stopping Distance, Inertia Stop, Crash Stop, Head Reach, Track Reach and Drift Angle.

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Turning Circle: The path described by a ship's pivot point as it executes a 360° turn.Advance: When a ship is turning the distance travelled by centre of gravity along the…

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