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Page 19
... , three * Right vessel's distinguishing pennant must here be displayed over compass signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . 7 when in the wake of two , and so FLEET TACTICS . 19.
... , three * Right vessel's distinguishing pennant must here be displayed over compass signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . 7 when in the wake of two , and so FLEET TACTICS . 19.
Page 26
... 0 0 0 0 Vie de tres ante - verde 09 0 1 01 0 0 mi 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. The commander - in - chief signals : From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
... 0 0 0 0 Vie de tres ante - verde 09 0 1 01 0 0 mi 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. The commander - in - chief signals : From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 31
... centre division coming into column in the wake of the van , and the rear in the wake of the centre . * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 2d Method . 240 FIG . 26 . 04 1 FLEET TACTICS . 31.
... centre division coming into column in the wake of the van , and the rear in the wake of the centre . * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 2d Method . 240 FIG . 26 . 04 1 FLEET TACTICS . 31.
Page 32
... into column of divisions or squadrons from the left , according to the same principles . 1 * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 6. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 32 FLEET TACTICS .
... into column of divisions or squadrons from the left , according to the same principles . 1 * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 6. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 32 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 81
... pennant for the guidance of nine and fifteen , etc. , etc. When all are in open order the fleet resumes its speed . * Twelve's distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted . 26. The fleet being in line , in open order FLEET TACTICS . 81.
... pennant for the guidance of nine and fifteen , etc. , etc. When all are in open order the fleet resumes its speed . * Twelve's distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted . 26. The fleet being in line , in open order FLEET TACTICS . 81.
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Common terms and phrases
1st Method 2d Method Angle of Obliquity bearing N.W. centre and rear centre division close order cloth column of divisions 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 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 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 preserving the original principles 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
Popular passages
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.
Bibliographic information
| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
| Author | Foxhall Alexander Parker |
| Publisher | D. Van Nostrand, 1870 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 23 Nov 2005 |
| Length | 250 pages |
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