Wiredrag diagram. The basic principle is to drag a wire attached to two vessels. If the wire encounters an obstruction it will come taut and form a "V"
Image ID: theb2418, NOAA's Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey (C&GS) Collection Photo Date: 1920? Credit: NOAA Category: Charting/Soundings/Wiredrag/ • High Resolution Photo Available
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