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Page 14
... shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to deploy into line to the front , rear , right , or left , with its vessels in their proper positions . Figs . 100 , 102 , 105 , 106 , 108 ...
... shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to deploy into line to the front , rear , right , or left , with its vessels in their proper positions . Figs . 100 , 102 , 105 , 106 , 108 ...
Page 42
... shown by annexed table . When * Or they may proceed at full speed and slow to steerage- way , so soon as they bring the pivot - vessel to bear S. the pivot - vessels find their consorts * bearing from 42 FLEET TACTICS .
... shown by annexed table . When * Or they may proceed at full speed and slow to steerage- way , so soon as they bring the pivot - vessel to bear S. the pivot - vessels find their consorts * bearing from 42 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 43
... shown by the annexed table . I think the change of front by the 2d method infinitely preferable : Next to Pivot . Pivot . 3d . 4th . 5th . 6th . 7th . 8th . 4.0 4.9 5.7 6.6 7.4 8.3 9.2 10.0 240 0 0 0 0 0 0 G17 2d Method . FIG . 38.t 16 ...
... shown by the annexed table . I think the change of front by the 2d method infinitely preferable : Next to Pivot . Pivot . 3d . 4th . 5th . 6th . 7th . 8th . 4.0 4.9 5.7 6.6 7.4 8.3 9.2 10.0 240 0 0 0 0 0 0 G17 2d Method . FIG . 38.t 16 ...
Page 103
... shown by the dotted lines in the figure ; but then it would be in order reversed . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels abreast , heading W. , accord- ing to the same principles . To form it in natural ...
... shown by the dotted lines in the figure ; but then it would be in order reversed . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels abreast , heading W. , accord- ing to the same principles . To form it in natural ...
Page 116
... shown by the dotted lines . † An inspection of Fig . 17 , manoeuvre 1 , shows that this is analogous to the manoeuvre for forming a fleet in line into column of vessels , preserving the original direction , where the speed of the ...
... shown by the dotted lines . † An inspection of Fig . 17 , manoeuvre 1 , shows that this is analogous to the manoeuvre for forming a fleet in line into column of vessels , preserving the original direction , where the speed of the ...
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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