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Page 37
... rear squadrons come into column in the wake of the right and left centre squadrons , respectively , and the van and rear squadrons in like manner , in the wake of the ; next to van and next to rear squadrons . 2d Method . FIG . 32 .
... rear squadrons come into column in the wake of the right and left centre squadrons , respectively , and the van and rear squadrons in like manner , in the wake of the ; next to van and next to rear squadrons . 2d Method . FIG . 32 .
Page 103
... columns of vessels abreast , by division - in reversed order - heading W. It is plain , too , that , in the same manner , it can be formed into columns of vessels abreast , by squadrons , at right angles to the original direction .
... columns of vessels abreast , by division - in reversed order - heading W. It is plain , too , that , in the same manner , it can be formed into columns of vessels abreast , by squadrons , at right angles to the original direction .
Page 109
It is evident that the fleet may be broken into column of vessels from column of fours , column of fives , etc. , etc. , according to the same principles . The column can be broken from the left , in the same manner , inversely . 10 39.
It is evident that the fleet may be broken into column of vessels from column of fours , column of fives , etc. , etc. , according to the same principles . The column can be broken from the left , in the same manner , inversely . 10 39.
Page 119
70 ) , and afterward maneuvre as in maneuvres 42 and 43 . A fleet in columns of vessels abreast , by squadrons , would be formed into column of vessels , on the van or rear , or right or left centre squadron , in the same manner .
70 ) , and afterward maneuvre as in maneuvres 42 and 43 . A fleet in columns of vessels abreast , by squadrons , would be formed into column of vessels , on the van or rear , or right or left centre squadron , in the same manner .
Page 121
the latter , provided the speed of the division on which the column is formed be ten knots . ( See Tables F and L. ) When the commander - in - chief wishes to leave the manner of forming column optional with the divisional commander ...
the latter , provided the speed of the division on which the column is formed be ten knots . ( See Tables F and L. ) When the commander - in - chief wishes to leave the manner of forming column optional with the divisional commander ...
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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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