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Page 98
... gained the proper distance from the centre division ( continuing onward under steerage - way ) , when it comes N. by signal from the divisional commander . The leader of the rear division keeps N.N.W. at full speed , and is followed by ...
... gained the proper distance from the centre division ( continuing onward under steerage - way ) , when it comes N. by signal from the divisional commander . The leader of the rear division keeps N.N.W. at full speed , and is followed by ...
Page 100
... gained its pro- per distance to the eastward of the rear one , it comes N. , and hoists the position pennant for the guidance of the van division , which now manœu- vres with respect to the centre division as the centre has with respect ...
... gained its pro- per distance to the eastward of the rear one , it comes N. , and hoists the position pennant for the guidance of the van division , which now manœu- vres with respect to the centre division as the centre has with respect ...
Page 128
... ; the fleet ( now in line ) continues on this course until it has gained the proper distance , and the commander - in - chief makes general signal N. , when it comes N. , and is in column of 128 FLEET TACTICS . 24 ...
... ; the fleet ( now in line ) continues on this course until it has gained the proper distance , and the commander - in - chief makes general signal N. , when it comes N. , and is in column of 128 FLEET TACTICS . 24 ...
Page 129
... gained to the right , according to the same principles . 51. The fleet being in columns of vessels abreast , by divisions , heading N. , to gain sea to the left . FIG . 82 . 017 0 0 0 01 The commander - in - chief signals : W ...
... gained to the right , according to the same principles . 51. The fleet being in columns of vessels abreast , by divisions , heading N. , to gain sea to the left . FIG . 82 . 017 0 0 0 01 The commander - in - chief signals : W ...
Page 134
... , etc. , etc. , they would be similarly manœuvred . It is evident that sea can be gained to the front and right , according to the same principles . See notes to 54 . 56. The fleet being in column of vessels , heading 134 FLEET TACTICS .
... , etc. , etc. , they would be similarly manœuvred . It is evident that sea can be gained to the front and right , according to the same principles . See notes to 54 . 56. The fleet being in column of vessels , heading 134 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