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... vessels of great speed , to be employed as look - out and despatch vessels ; and two such vessels should always ... Echelon ( Fig . 3 ) . FIG . 1 . The order of battle for iron FLEET TACTICS . 9.
... vessels of great speed , to be employed as look - out and despatch vessels ; and two such vessels should always ... Echelon ( Fig . 3 ) . FIG . 1 . The order of battle for iron FLEET TACTICS . 9.
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... vessels whose fighting power is in their broadside batteries : # 1 46 FIG . 3 . 1 13 # 11 $ 12 Orders offensive and defensive for vessels of all descriptions : # 1 48 45 48 Vessels are said to be in direct echelon when , steering the ...
... vessels whose fighting power is in their broadside batteries : # 1 46 FIG . 3 . 1 13 # 11 $ 12 Orders offensive and defensive for vessels of all descriptions : # 1 48 45 48 Vessels are said to be in direct echelon when , steering the ...
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... echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is always to be understood as the bearing upon the signal : Form echelon or double echelon , unless the commander - in - chief signals the bear- ing . By moving a number of vessels ( 1 ...
... echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is always to be understood as the bearing upon the signal : Form echelon or double echelon , unless the commander - in - chief signals the bear- ing . By moving a number of vessels ( 1 ...
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... vessels in their proper positions . Figs . 100 , 102 , 105 , 106 , 108 , 109 , etc. The commander - in - chief may signal the fleet to close up or close in , however , as his judgment dic- tates . When vessels are thrown into echelon ...
... vessels in their proper positions . Figs . 100 , 102 , 105 , 106 , 108 , 109 , etc. The commander - in - chief may signal the fleet to close up or close in , however , as his judgment dic- tates . When vessels are thrown into echelon ...
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... vessels are to be governed , and should wear a guide flag at the main . This , of course , applies only while the ... echelon . FIG . 12 . Fleet in line , in natural 16 FLEET TACTICS .
... vessels are to be governed , and should wear a guide flag at the main . This , of course , applies only while the ... echelon . FIG . 12 . Fleet in line , in natural 16 FLEET TACTICS .
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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.