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Page 11
astern , * at an angle of 45 ° ( 4 points ) 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 ...
astern , * at an angle of 45 ° ( 4 points ) 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 ...
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Fleet in double - echelon , in natural order , that is with the van squadron on the right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . $ 24 124 14 .
Fleet in double - echelon , in natural order , that is with the van squadron on the right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . $ 24 124 14 .
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... should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . ... forming would be in direct echelon , and , by " slowing , " the wing nearest the forming column could be thrown into double echelon ...
... should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . ... forming would be in direct echelon , and , by " slowing , " the wing nearest the forming column could be thrown into double echelon ...
Page 193
The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double echelon from the centre , preserving the original direction . 240 Suppose , for example , it be required to form it into double echelon from thirteen . 24 FIG . 119 .
The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double echelon from the centre , preserving the original direction . 240 Suppose , for example , it be required to form it into double echelon from thirteen . 24 FIG . 119 .
Page 194
It is evident that the fleet may be formed into double echelon from the right centre vessel , or from the two centre vessels , according to the same principles . * 92. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double ...
It is evident that the fleet may be formed into double echelon from the right centre vessel , or from the two centre vessels , according to the same principles . * 92. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double ...
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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 Division-from 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 front full speed gained Half Head of division heading N hoists the position Illustrated knots leader leading vessels left centre line of bearing manner manœuvre move natural order nine officers open order original direction plates points E. N. E. 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 steer N.E. Suppose TABLE triple column turning twelve 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.
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| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam Making of America |
| 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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