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... rear , and centre divisions . Then , upon a signal being made to the reserve to reinforce the fleet , the vessels of it repair to their respective divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the ...
... rear , and centre divisions . Then , upon a signal being made to the reserve to reinforce the fleet , the vessels of it repair to their respective divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the ...
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Foxhall Alexander Parker. FIG . 9 . The distances from each other of the divisions ... rear , right , or left , with its vessels in their proper positions . Figs . 100 , 102 , 105 , 106 , 108 , 109 , etc. The commander - in - chief may signal ...
Foxhall Alexander Parker. FIG . 9 . The distances from each other of the divisions ... rear , right , or left , with its vessels in their proper positions . Figs . 100 , 102 , 105 , 106 , 108 , 109 , etc. The commander - in - chief may signal ...
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... signals : From the right of fleet - form column of vessels— fleet N.E. - right vessel N. * Flag - ship of van division : Division N.E. † — right vessel * N. Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division N.E. † Upon the ...
... signals : From the right of fleet - form column of vessels— fleet N.E. - right vessel N. * Flag - ship of van division : Division N.E. † — right vessel * N. Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division N.E. † Upon the ...
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... rear divisions signal : Division E. - right vessel N.E. Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of the fleet keeps its course ; the vessels on the right of the centre and rear divisions steer N.E. , the other ...
... rear divisions signal : Division E. - right vessel N.E. Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of the fleet keeps its course ; the vessels on the right of the centre and rear divisions steer N.E. , the other ...
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... signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels - fleet E - right vessel * N. Flag - ship of van division : Division E - right vessel N. Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. Upon the hauling down of ...
... signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels - fleet E - right vessel * N. Flag - ship of van division : Division E - right vessel N. Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. Upon the hauling down of ...
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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