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Page 45
... Suppose , for example , it be required to form the column to the N.N.E. 24 24 1st Method . FIG . 39 . 0 0 0 600 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- fleet E.N.E. - right vessel N.N.E. ...
... Suppose , for example , it be required to form the column to the N.N.E. 24 24 1st Method . FIG . 39 . 0 0 0 600 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- fleet E.N.E. - right vessel N.N.E. ...
Page 146
... Suppose it be required to steer S.E. 1st Method . FIG . 94 . EK 176 9 09 017 0 0 017 The commander - in - chief signals : : On the left division , form column of vessels - rear in front - heads of centre and rear divisions W.- head of ...
... Suppose it be required to steer S.E. 1st Method . FIG . 94 . EK 176 9 09 017 0 0 017 The commander - in - chief signals : : On the left division , form column of vessels - rear in front - heads of centre and rear divisions W.- head of ...
Page 158
... Suppose , however , he desires to form the divi- sions in open order on the centre division . The signal will be , On the centre division , form in open order . The centre division slows to steerage - way ; the van and rear divisions ...
... Suppose , however , he desires to form the divi- sions in open order on the centre division . The signal will be , On the centre division , form in open order . The centre division slows to steerage - way ; the van and rear divisions ...
Page 172
... and then throw the column into line by making the compass signal . For instance , let the fleet be heading N. , and suppose the line has to be formed to the S.E. FIG . 107 . The commander - in - chief makes signal : Head 172 FLEET TACTICS .
... and then throw the column into line by making the compass signal . For instance , let the fleet be heading N. , and suppose the line has to be formed to the S.E. FIG . 107 . The commander - in - chief makes signal : Head 172 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 188
... of vessels , as . in 85 Suppose , for example , the fleet to be in line , steering N. , and it be required to form its divi- sions into echelons of vessels heading S.E. FZ O ... O ... O ... FIG . 116 188 FLEET TACTICS .
... of vessels , as . in 85 Suppose , for example , the fleet to be in line , steering N. , and it be required to form its divi- sions into echelons of vessels heading S.E. FZ O ... O ... O ... FIG . 116 188 FLEET TACTICS .
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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.