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Page 9
... respective divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any one of which , according to circumstances ...
... respective divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any one of which , according to circumstances ...
Page 20
... in the wake of one , while those of the centre and rear divisions steer N.E. when in the wake of nine and seventeen , respectively , and come into column as before . 24 3d Method . FIG . 18 . Commander - 20 FLEET TACTICS .
... in the wake of one , while those of the centre and rear divisions steer N.E. when in the wake of nine and seventeen , respectively , and come into column as before . 24 3d Method . FIG . 18 . Commander - 20 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 37
... 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 . 160 20000017084 Distinguishing pennants of divisions must be hoisted above compass signals ...
... 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 . 160 20000017084 Distinguishing pennants of divisions must be hoisted above compass signals ...
Page 62
... their proper places in their respective columns . ( See Table D. ) * Or nine may preserve such speed only as will enable her to keep on a line between one and seventeen . When nine finds one bearing from her on a line 62 FLEET TACTICS .
... their proper places in their respective columns . ( See Table D. ) * Or nine may preserve such speed only as will enable her to keep on a line between one and seventeen . When nine finds one bearing from her on a line 62 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 70
... respective columns ( Table J ) . When nine finds seventeen bearing from her on a line perpendicular to the course signalled by the commander - in - chief ( S.W. is the bearing in this case ) , she hoists the position pennant , as a ...
... respective columns ( Table J ) . When nine finds seventeen bearing from her on a line perpendicular to the course signalled by the commander - in - chief ( S.W. is the bearing in this case ) , she hoists the position pennant , as a ...
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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