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... from the -course ; consequently , the wings of a fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is always to be understood as the bearing upon the signal : Form echelon or double echelon , unless the commander ...
... from the -course ; consequently , the wings of a fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is always to be understood as the bearing upon the signal : Form echelon or double echelon , unless the commander ...
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... form it into column of vessels , from the right , preserv- ing the original direction . 1st Method . FIG . 16 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 01 24 Commander - in - chief signals : iA 1 From the right of fleet - form column ...
... form it into column of vessels , from the right , preserv- ing the original direction . 1st Method . FIG . 16 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 01 24 Commander - in - chief signals : iA 1 From the right of fleet - form column ...
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... from which every cap- tain - the speed of the leader of the column being known- can readily deduce that of his own vessel . For instance , let the line , heading N. and steaming 15 knots an hour , be ordered to form column , from the ...
... from which every cap- tain - the speed of the leader of the column being known- can readily deduce that of his own vessel . For instance , let the line , heading N. and steaming 15 knots an hour , be ordered to form column , from the ...
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... form it into columns of vessels from the right of divisions , preserving the original direction . 1st . Method . FIG . 19 . 017 09 0 000 0000 01 00000 17 The commander - in - chief signals : 1 From the right ... From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
... form it into columns of vessels from the right of divisions , preserving the original direction . 1st . Method . FIG . 19 . 017 09 0 000 0000 01 00000 17 The commander - in - chief signals : 1 From the right ... From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
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Foxhall Alexander Parker. The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions , form columns of ves- sels - fleet E. - right vessels N. * Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division E.- right vessel N. * The vessels on the ...
Foxhall Alexander Parker. The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions , form columns of ves- sels - fleet E. - right vessels N. * Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division E.- right vessel N. * The vessels on the ...
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00 3 points 1st Method 24 The commander-in-chief 2d Method Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division close order cloth column of fours column of vessels commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal continue onward distinguishing pennant Division E Division N.E. division or squadron-from Division-from Divisional commanders signal divisions keep 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 Illustrated knots leader leading vessels line of bearing manœuvre natural order open order order of battle original direction points E. N. E. points N. E. position pennant principles rear divisions signal right of divisions right of fleet right or left right vessel slow to steerage-way starboard steam steer N.E. triple column van division vessels abreast wake
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Page 5 - Captains are to look to their particular line as their rallying point. But, in case signals can neither be seen or perfectly understood, no captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of an enemy.
Page 220 - I will keep myself at a distance from the fire, if, with your accustomed valour, you carry disorder and confusion into the enemy's ranks ; but should victory appear for a moment uncertain, you shall see your Emperor expose himself to the first strokes; for victory must not be doubtful on this occasion, especially when the reputation of the French infantry is at stake, which is so dear an interest to the honour of the whole nation.