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Where can a sternlight be seen from?

  1. Only from the front

  2. Only from the side

  3. Only from behind or nearly behind

  4. From any direction

The correct answer is: Only from behind or nearly behind

A sternlight is a white light that shines from the back of a vessel. This light can be seen by other boats coming from behind or nearly behind the vessel. Option A is incorrect because a sternlight is not visible from the front of a vessel. Option B is incorrect because a sternlight is not visible from the side of a vessel. Option D is incorrect because a sternlight is not visible from all directions, only from the back or nearly back of the vessel.