Define & Draw : Williamson Turn , Anderson Turn & Scharnow Turn? Which of these would you prefer in Low visibility?

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WILLIAMSON TURN

* Rudder hard over to the side of casualty.
* After deviation of 60 degree, rudder hard over to the other side.
* When heading 20 degree short of reciprocal course, put the wheel on midship.
SINGLE TURN (Anderson Turn)
 
* Rudder hard over to the side of casualty.
* After deviation by 250 degree, rudder to midship and stop maneuvering to be initiated.
SCHARNOW TURN
 
* Rudder hard over to the side of casualty.
* After deviation by 240 degree, rudder hard over to the side of casualty.
* When heading 20 degree short of opposite course, bring the rudder to mid-ship.
For Restricted Visibility, the best turn to prefer is Williamson Turn

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