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Deviation card

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Steer each heading in turn, compare the steering compass with a known transit or bearing, and record the deviation east or west.

Vessel

Compass

Date swung

Deviation on each heading

Ship’s head °CDeviation (°E / °W)Compass error

Headings every 30°: 000, 030, 060, 090, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300, 330.