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Page 19
... distinguishing pennant must here be displayed over compass signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . when when in the wake of two , and so FLEET TACTICS . 19.
... distinguishing pennant must here be displayed over compass signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . when when in the wake of two , and so FLEET TACTICS . 19.
Page 26
... 0000 0 17 9 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the. * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. * Distinguishing pennants of.1 , 9 , and 17 , 26 FLEET TACTICS .
... 0000 0 17 9 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the. * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. * Distinguishing pennants of.1 , 9 , and 17 , 26 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 29
... Distinguishing pennants of one and two must be hoisted over compass signal N. † In this case column of squadrons , as the divisions con- sist of eight vessels each , forming two squadrons . * Right division's distinguishing pennant must ...
... Distinguishing pennants of one and two must be hoisted over compass signal N. † In this case column of squadrons , as the divisions con- sist of eight vessels each , forming two squadrons . * Right division's distinguishing pennant must ...
Page 31
... and the rear in the wake of the centre . 2d Method . FIG . 26 . ----- 8 Or. * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 13 12 13 12 * Centre vessels distinguishing pennants must FLEET TACTICS . 31.
... and the rear in the wake of the centre . 2d Method . FIG . 26 . ----- 8 Or. * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 13 12 13 12 * Centre vessels distinguishing pennants must FLEET TACTICS . 31.
Page 32
... distinguishing pennant must be hoist- ed above compass signal N. 6. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 32 FLEET TACTICS .
... distinguishing pennant must be hoist- ed above compass signal N. 6. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 32 FLEET TACTICS .
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00 2 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 E.-right vessel 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 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 proper distance 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.