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Page 23
... leader ( or leaders , since it is evident that the same rea- soning applies whatever may be the front of the column ; a double column , for instance , being simply two " columns ; " a triple column being three " columns of vessels ...
... leader ( or leaders , since it is evident that the same rea- soning applies whatever may be the front of the column ; a double column , for instance , being simply two " columns ; " a triple column being three " columns of vessels ...
Page 25
... leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . For instance , twenty - four vessels in line , in close order * , heading N. , will be three hours in forming ' column of ...
... leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . For instance , twenty - four vessels in line , in close order * , heading N. , will be three hours in forming ' column of ...
Page 26
... leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass sigual N. 6 . The commander - in - chief signals : From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
... leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass sigual N. 6 . The commander - in - chief signals : From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 27
... leaders . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . 3. The fleet ...
... leaders . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . 3. The fleet ...
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... leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 24 . 180 017 100 20 18 17 10 9 2 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions - form double column -fleet E. - right vessels N. Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division E.- right ...
... leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 24 . 180 017 100 20 18 17 10 9 2 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions - form double column -fleet E. - right vessels N. Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division E.- right ...
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00 point 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 Division-from Divisional commanders signal double echelon echelon of squadrons 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 N. E. points N. 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