Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 41
Page 8
... Centre Squadron . 8th " 9th " 66 .Left 66 66 66 10th " 66 ..Next to Van ..Next to Rear 66 66 11th " 66 .2d from Van " C 12th " 66 ..2d 66 Rear 66 13th " 66 ..3d Van 14th " 66 .3d 66 Rear And so on , ad infinitum . When the centre ...
... Centre Squadron . 8th " 9th " 66 .Left 66 66 66 10th " 66 ..Next to Van ..Next to Rear 66 66 11th " 66 .2d from Van " C 12th " 66 ..2d 66 Rear 66 13th " 66 ..3d Van 14th " 66 .3d 66 Rear And so on , ad infinitum . When the centre ...
Page 9
... left , in line , and in column brings up the rear , so that in order reversed , that is with the left ( or rear ) in ... centre divisions . Then , upon a signal being made to the reserve to reinforce the fleet , the vessels of it repair ...
... left , in line , and in column brings up the rear , so that in order reversed , that is with the left ( or rear ) in ... centre divisions . Then , upon a signal being made to the reserve to reinforce the fleet , the vessels of it repair ...
Page 17
... Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . FIG . 13 . Fleet in column , in natural order , that is with the van squadron leading . This order is reversed by each vessel ...
... Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . FIG . 13 . Fleet in column , in natural order , that is with the van squadron leading . This order is reversed by each vessel ...
Page 21
... centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of ... left , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . When the commander - in - chief desires to ...
... centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of ... left , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . When the commander - in - chief desires to ...
Page 29
... centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. The two vessels on the right of the fleet keep their course ; the others steer E. , and come into column as before . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double column from the left ...
... centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. The two vessels on the right of the fleet keep their course ; the others steer E. , and come into column as before . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double column from the left ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
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