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An assembly of twelve or more vessels takes the name of fleet , and is separated into three divisions , of one , two , or three squadrons ... 6th " * The reciprocal bearing of two vessels in direct echelon FLEET TACTICS UNDER STEAM. ...
An assembly of twelve or more vessels takes the name of fleet , and is separated into three divisions , of one , two , or three squadrons ... 6th " * The reciprocal bearing of two vessels in direct echelon FLEET TACTICS UNDER STEAM. ...
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In time of war , each division should be accompanied by a few light - armed vessels of great speed , to be employed as look - out and despatch vessels ; and two such vessels should always accompany the vessel ... 2 ) , Echelon ( Fig .
In time of war , each division should be accompanied by a few light - armed vessels of great speed , to be employed as look - out and despatch vessels ; and two such vessels should always accompany the vessel ... 2 ) , Echelon ( Fig .
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The order of battle for iron - clads , rams , and torpedo vessels : 412 2 11 111 11 FIG . ... Orders offensive and defensive for vessels of all descriptions : 18 15 11 18 Vessels are said to be in direct echelon when , steering the same ...
The order of battle for iron - clads , rams , and torpedo vessels : 412 2 11 111 11 FIG . ... Orders offensive and defensive for vessels of all descriptions : 18 15 11 18 Vessels are said to be in direct echelon when , steering the same ...
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... ( 4 points ) from the course ; consequently , the wings of a fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . ... echelon or double echelon , unless the commander - in - chief signals the bearing By moving a number of vessels ...
... ( 4 points ) from the course ; consequently , the wings of a fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . ... echelon or double echelon , unless the commander - in - chief signals the bearing By moving a number of vessels ...
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When vessels are thrown into echelon from line or column , by turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain the same , provided they have described equal arcs . ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) ...
When vessels are thrown into echelon from line or column , by turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain the same , provided they have described equal arcs . ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) ...
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1st Method 2d Method according Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division centre vessel close order Cloth column of fours column of vessels comes commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal course distinguishing pennant divisions keep double column double echelon echelon of vessels evident finds Flag-ships of centre fleet form column form double formed into column Forward front full speed gained half Head of division heading N hoists the position knots leader leading vessels left centre line of bearing manĉuvre manner manoeuvre move natural order Naval nine officers open order order of battle original direction points E. N. E. points N points N. E. port position pennant principles rear divisions signal repeated respectively resumes right angles right of divisions right or left shown slow to steerage-way soon squadrons starboard steam steer steer N.E. Suppose TABLE triple column turning twelve van division vessels abreast wake
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| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
| Author | Foxhall Alexander Parker |
| Publisher | D. Van Nostrand, 1870 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 20 Aug 2009 |
| Length | 250 pages |
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