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... divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any one of which , according to circumstances , and the ...
... divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any one of which , according to circumstances , and the ...
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... Commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet - form column of vessels— fleet N.E. - right vessel N ... signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . when in the wake ...
... Commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet - form column of vessels— fleet N.E. - right vessel N ... signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . when in the wake ...
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... commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- fleet N.E. ... division : Division N.E.- right vessel N .; and comes into column as in the 1st method . Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal ...
... commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- fleet N.E. ... division : Division N.E.- right vessel N .; and comes into column as in the 1st method . Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal ...
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... signal : Division E. Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of the fleet keeps its course ... divisional commanders to * Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions ...
... signal : Division E. Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of the fleet keeps its course ... divisional commanders to * Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions ...
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... commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions , form columns of ves- sels - fleet N. E. - right vessels N. * Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division N. E.- right vessel N. * The vessels on the right of divisions keep ...
... commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions , form columns of ves- sels - fleet N. E. - right vessels N. * Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division N. E.- right vessel N. * The vessels on the right of divisions keep ...
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00 3 points 00 4 points 1st Method 24 The commander-in-chief 2d Method 30 1 points Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division close order column of fours column of vessels commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal distinguishing pennant Division E Division N.E. division or squadron-from Divisional commanders signal double echelon echelon of vessels Flag-ship of van Flag-ships of centre Flag-ships of divisions fleet into column form column form the column Form the fleet formed into column full speed Head of division heading N hoists the position knots leader leading vessels line of bearing manœuvre natural order Naval open order order of battle original direction points E. N. E. points N. E. position pennant rear divisions signal right of divisions right of fleet right or left right vessel slow to steerage-way steam steer N.E. triple column U. S. Navy van division vessels abreast vessels steer wake