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Page 45
... Suppose , for example , it be required to form the column to the N.N.E. 24 24 1st Method . FIG . 39 . 201 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- fleet E.N.E. - right vessel N.N.E. Flag ...
... Suppose , for example , it be required to form the column to the N.N.E. 24 24 1st Method . FIG . 39 . 201 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- fleet E.N.E. - right vessel N.N.E. Flag ...
Page 140
... Suppose , for example , it be required to steer N.E. 1st Method . FIG . 90 . 17 19 The commander - in - chief signals : On the left division , form column of vessels - rear in front - head of van and centre divisions W . * - head of ...
... Suppose , for example , it be required to steer N.E. 1st Method . FIG . 90 . 17 19 The commander - in - chief signals : On the left division , form column of vessels - rear in front - head of van and centre divisions W . * - head of ...
Page 143
... Suppose it be required to steer S.W. 1st Method . FIG . 92 . 60 0.0.0 017 The commander - in - chief signals : On the right division , form column of vessels— van in front - head of centre and rear divisions E. -head of van division ...
... Suppose it be required to steer S.W. 1st Method . FIG . 92 . 60 0.0.0 017 The commander - in - chief signals : On the right division , form column of vessels— van in front - head of centre and rear divisions E. -head of van division ...
Page 158
... Suppose , however , he desires to form the divi- sions in open order on the centre division . The signal will be , On the centre division , form in open order . The centre division slows to steerage - way ; the van and rear divisions ...
... Suppose , however , he desires to form the divi- sions in open order on the centre division . The signal will be , On the centre division , form in open order . The centre division slows to steerage - way ; the van and rear divisions ...
Page 172
... and then throw the column into line by making the compass signal . For instance , let the fleet be heading N. , and suppose the line has to be formed to the S.E. FIG . 107 . The commander - in - chief makes signal : Head 172 FLEET TACTICS .
... and then throw the column into line by making the compass signal . For instance , let the fleet be heading N. , and suppose the line has to be formed to the S.E. FIG . 107 . The commander - in - chief makes signal : Head 172 FLEET TACTICS .
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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