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Page 14
... turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain the same , provided they have described equal arcs . ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) When they move forward into echelon , however , upon the signal , Form " eche ...
... turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain the same , provided they have described equal arcs . ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) When they move forward into echelon , however , upon the signal , Form " eche ...
Page 17
... turning sixteen points to the right or left , so that the rear squadron takes the right . Rear Next Squadron . to Rear . Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . FIG . 13 ...
... turning sixteen points to the right or left , so that the rear squadron takes the right . Rear Next Squadron . to Rear . Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . FIG . 13 ...
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... the right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear squadron is on the right . 14 . 24 15 . 124 1. The fleet being in line , heading North , 18 FLEET TACTICS .
... the right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear squadron is on the right . 14 . 24 15 . 124 1. The fleet being in line , heading North , 18 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 77
... turning to star- board , and preserving the same order , that is , with the van squadron on the right . The fleet is first formed into column of vessels to the right , upon general signal E. , as in 10 , Fig . * Or these vessels may ...
... turning to star- board , and preserving the same order , that is , with the van squadron on the right . The fleet is first formed into column of vessels to the right , upon general signal E. , as in 10 , Fig . * Or these vessels may ...
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... turning to starboard , in reversed order , that is , with the van squadron on the left . FIG . 52 . 24 The commander - in - chief makes general signal E. , which is repeated by the divisional com- manders , when the fleet is formed into ...
... turning to starboard , in reversed order , that is , with the van squadron on the left . FIG . 52 . 24 The commander - in - chief makes general signal E. , which is repeated by the divisional com- manders , when the fleet is formed into ...
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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