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From: Frederick Noronha

>> Victor Rangel-Ribeiro wrote:
>> Dear Frederick,
>> What does the "W" stand for in LW and HW? I assume it is tide, >> but what is the word for tide that begins with a w?
>>      Warm regards,
>>      Victor

> Could it be "low water" / "high water"? FN

RESPONSE: Frederick is right. References to Tidal Chart Datums below (*)

- B


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(1) Boon, John D. (2004). Secrets of the Tide. Chicester, England: Horwood Publishing Limited http://bit.ly/baL2mz

(2) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/High+Water

(3) http://www.sailingissues.com/navcourse6.html (bottom-half of page)

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