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Page 11
... , 3 ) in line at the commencement of their manoeuvres : 3 2 * The reciprocal bearing of two vessels in direct echelon will of course be 45 ° and 135 ° from the course . FIG . 5 , representing the three vessels ( 1 FLEET TACTICS . 11.
... , 3 ) in line at the commencement of their manoeuvres : 3 2 * The reciprocal bearing of two vessels in direct echelon will of course be 45 ° and 135 ° from the course . FIG . 5 , representing the three vessels ( 1 FLEET TACTICS . 11.
Page 44
... manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward into column of divisions as in manoeuvre 29 , Fig . 58 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column of divisions from the left , at right angles to the original direction , according to ...
... manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward into column of divisions as in manoeuvre 29 , Fig . 58 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column of divisions from the left , at right angles to the original direction , according to ...
Page 65
... , after she gets into column the vessels will be governed , in coming into column , by the speed of the fleet when the manoeuvre was signalled ( as by Table F ' ) . 6 * 3d Method . FIG . 47 . 200 2001 6 FLEET TACTICS . 65.
... , after she gets into column the vessels will be governed , in coming into column , by the speed of the fleet when the manoeuvre was signalled ( as by Table F ' ) . 6 * 3d Method . FIG . 47 . 200 2001 6 FLEET TACTICS . 65.
Page 74
... W. , and into double column , triple column , etc. , etc. , from the left , on any course from N. to E. , according to the same principles . See notes to manoeuvre 16 . 20. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 74 FLEET TACTICS .
... W. , and into double column , triple column , etc. , etc. , from the left , on any course from N. to E. , according to the same principles . See notes to manoeuvre 16 . 20. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 74 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 76
... Whenever the angle of the new course with the old exceeds six points , this is the shortest method , and I think it always preferable . See note to manoeuvre 12 . The commander - in - chief signals : Fleet wheel 76 FLEET TACTICS .
... Whenever the angle of the new course with the old exceeds six points , this is the shortest method , and I think it always preferable . See note to manoeuvre 12 . The commander - in - chief signals : Fleet wheel 76 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