VibraXX
Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter Arena
HomeCategoriesHistoryQuestion
Question
History

What outcome consistently affected transoceanic fleet positioning schedules due to early chronometer inaccuracies?

A)Systematic westward course drift
B)Reduced freshwater storage capacity
C)Crew vitamin deficiencies increased
D)Sextant calibration needed daily

💡 Explanation

Inaccurate Longitude estimation produced consistent, predictable deviations; therefore systematic westward course drift occurred affecting rendezvous points, because *cumulative error* resulted in longitude miscalculations at journey's end, rather than affecting supplies or instruments themselves.

🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool

Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.

⚡ Enter Arena

Related Questions

Browse History