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... squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any . one of ... Echelon ( Fig . 3 ) . FIG . 1 . The order of battle for iron FLEET TACTICS . 9.
... squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any . one of ... Echelon ( Fig . 3 ) . FIG . 1 . The order of battle for iron FLEET TACTICS . 9.
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... squadrons of a fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc ... echelon from line or column , by turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain ...
... squadrons of a fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc ... echelon from line or column , by turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain ...
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... Figs . 12 , 13 , 14 , and 15 show the order of a fleet of twenty - four vessels , formed into three di- visions of two squadrons each , in line , column , and echelon . FIG . 12 . Fleet in line , in natural 16 FLEET TACTICS .
... Figs . 12 , 13 , 14 , and 15 show the order of a fleet of twenty - four vessels , formed into three di- visions of two squadrons each , in line , column , and echelon . FIG . 12 . Fleet in line , in natural 16 FLEET TACTICS .
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Foxhall Alexander Parker. FIGS . 14 AND 15 . 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 ...
Foxhall Alexander Parker. FIGS . 14 AND 15 . 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 ...
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... echelons of squadrons or divisions , from the right or left , on any course whatever . Form the fleet into column of vessels , from the right or left , at right angles to the course it is to steer when in echelon ; next into line by ...
... echelons of squadrons or divisions , from the right or left , on any course whatever . Form the fleet into column of vessels , from the right or left , at right angles to the course it is to steer when in echelon ; next into line by ...
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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.