6.6 miles I think hope this is the right answer.
Answer:
Just gonna take this at free points and yes you are right but I am confused on what you wanted us to do
A reference point would be something not on the ship which could be used to calculate distance traveled.
Answer: C.) A lighthouse on a nearby Island
Answer:
Acceleration due to gravity
Attached a diagram of the scheme described in the problem ..
To solve the problem we need to know the relationship between kinetic and normal force, so

Where
coefficient of kinetic
Normal force
We perform the sum of forces as well,
(2)

For Normal Force in Y,
(3)
The force in X,
(4)
Replacing in (4)




In this way, it does not matter which object is chosen.