*

The fleet is first formed into column of vessels to the N.E., as in manœuvre 13, Fig. 40; next into line to the S.E., upon general signal S. E., and finally into echelons of vessels from the left† of divisions, as shown by the diagram.

* Or it may be formed to the S. W.

That it may be formed into echelons of vessels from the right of divisions, as well, is plain.

87 The fleet being in line, heading N., to form it into echelon of squadrons, from the right, preserving the original direction.

The commander-in-chief makes signal:

From the right of fleet, form echelon of squad

rons.

Which is repeated by the divisional commanders.

The squadron on the right of the fleet steams at full speed; the other squadrons slow to steerage

way. When the second squadron finds the first bearing from it at an angle of 45° from the course N.E. is the bearing in this case), it proceeds at full speed; and so on to the last squad

ron.

It is evident that the fleet can be formed into echelon of squadrons from the left, and into echelon of divisions from the right and left, according to the same principles.

88. The fleet being in line, heading N., to form it into echelons of squadrons, from the right of divisions, preserving the original direction.

FIG. 118.

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The commander-in-chief makes signal :

From the right of divisions, form echelons of squadrons.

Divisional commanders make signal: 'Division -from the right, form echelon of squadrons.

The squadron on the right of each division keeps at full speed; the other squadrons slow to steerage-way, resuming their speed when the right

squadrons bear from them at an angle of 45° (N.E. in this case) from the course.

It is evident that the fleet can be formed into echelons of squadrons, from the left divisions, according to the same principles.

89. The fleet being in line, to form it into echelons of squadrons or divisions, from the right or left, on any course whatever.

Form the fleet into column of vessels, from the right or left, at right angles to the course it is to steer when in echelon; next into line by signalling this course, and then proceed as in 87.

90. The fleet being in line, to form it into echelons of squadrons, from the right of divisions, on any course whatever.

Form the fleet into column of vessels, from the right or left, at right angles to the course it is to steer when in echelon; next into line by signalling this course, and then proceed as in 88.

91. The fleet being in line, heading N., to form it into double echelon from the centre, preserving the original direction.

Suppose, for example, it be required to form it into double echelon from thirteen.

FIG. 119.

13

240

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The commander-in-chief makes signal:

From the vessel whose distinguishing pennant is shown above this signal, form double echelon. Which is repeated by the divisional commanders. The left centre vessel (thirteen) steams at full speed; the other vessels slow to steerage-way.