a rhumbline is a course line between two points that maintains a constant angle relative to north. In other words, on a mercator projection (most any map you're likely to see) it is a straight line. However, on this spheroid upon which we live, it is not the shortest distance between two points, hence the use of the Great Circle course over great distance.
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Also, are they called the Scilly Isles because they have no gravitas there?
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I apologize for the delay on any reply to comments. I have just this morning returned to dry land and this wonderful intertron.
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