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By moving a number of vessels ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) in line ( Fig . 4 ) or in column ( Fig . 5 ) , through the arcs of circles of equal radii , or upon their centres as axes , it will be observed that , when steering a course at right angles to ...
By moving a number of vessels ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) in line ( Fig . 4 ) or in column ( Fig . 5 ) , through the arcs of circles of equal radii , or upon their centres as axes , it will be observed that , when steering a course at right angles to ...
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2 cables . Double column % cable 1 cable ... 1 cable 2 cables .. 2 cables 4 Triple columns . 1 % cables 3 6 Column of fours ... 2 cables .. 14 8 66 and so on , ad infinitum . By moving a number of vessels , in any order , from line into ...
2 cables . Double column % cable 1 cable ... 1 cable 2 cables .. 2 cables 4 Triple columns . 1 % cables 3 6 Column of fours ... 2 cables .. 14 8 66 and so on , ad infinitum . By moving a number of vessels , in any order , from line into ...
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Fleet in column , in natural order , that is with the van squadron leading . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points , to starboard or port , so that the rear ... Fleet in double - 2 * FLEET TACTICS . 17 FIG. 12. ...
Fleet in column , in natural order , that is with the van squadron leading . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points , to starboard or port , so that the rear ... Fleet in double - 2 * FLEET TACTICS . 17 FIG. 12. ...
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tician , in forming column in this way , directs the leader of the column to “ slow ” thus : “ Lorsque ... may be the front of the column ; a double column , for instance , being simply two “ columns ; " a triple column being three ...
tician , in forming column in this way , directs the leader of the column to “ slow ” thus : “ Lorsque ... may be the front of the column ; a double column , for instance , being simply two “ columns ; " a triple column being three ...
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With a fleet of more than twelve vessels , the angle formed by the course of the obliquing vessels with that of the leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming .
With a fleet of more than twelve vessels , the angle formed by the course of the obliquing vessels with that of the leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming .
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1st Method 2d Method according Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division centre vessel close order cloth column of fours column of vessels comes commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal course distinguishing pennant divisions keep double column double echelon echelon of vessels edition Engineer evident finds Flag-ships of centre fleet form column form double formed into column four front full speed gained half Head of division heading N hoists the position Illustrated knots leader leading vessels left centre line of bearing manner manoeuvre move natural order nine officers open order original direction plates points E. N. E. points N points N. E. port position pennant Practical principles rear divisions signal repeated respectively resumes right angles right of divisions right or left shown slow to steerage-way soon squadrons starboard steam steer Suppose TABLE triple column turning twelve 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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