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In his preface to “ Squadron Tactics under Steam , ” published early in 1864 , the author remarked : “ The Naval Warfare ' of Sir Howard Douglas , and the Tactique Navale ' of the French , are , at present , the only works on steam ...
In his preface to “ Squadron Tactics under Steam , ” published early in 1864 , the author remarked : “ The Naval Warfare ' of Sir Howard Douglas , and the Tactique Navale ' of the French , are , at present , the only works on steam ...
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An assembly of twelve or more vessels takes the name of fleet , and is separated into three divisions , of one , two , or three squadrons each ; each squadron comprising not less than four vessels . Thus , a fleet of twelve vessels ...
An assembly of twelve or more vessels takes the name of fleet , and is separated into three divisions , of one , two , or three squadrons each ; each squadron comprising not less than four vessels . Thus , a fleet of twelve vessels ...
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66 < 66 .30 When the centre division has in it an uneven number of squadrons , there will be of course but one centre squadron , commanded by the 7th in command . The 8th in command then taking the next to van squadron .
66 < 66 .30 When the centre division has in it an uneven number of squadrons , there will be of course but one centre squadron , commanded by the 7th in command . The 8th in command then taking the next to van squadron .
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1 1 exception of the commander of the rear squadron , who is on the left , in line , and in column brings up the rear , so that in order reversed , that is with the left ( or rear ) in front , he leads . In time of war , each division ...
1 1 exception of the commander of the rear squadron , who is on the left , in line , and in column brings up the rear , so that in order reversed , that is with the left ( or rear ) in front , he leads . In time of war , each division ...
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6 The distances from each other of the divisions or squadrons of a fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to ...
6 The distances from each other of the divisions or squadrons of a fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to ...
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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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