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... four vessels . Thus , a fleet of twelve vessels would be composed of three divisions of one squadron each , and the commanding officers of squadrons would also be the commanding officers of divisions ; and so with a fleet of any number ...
... four vessels . Thus , a fleet of twelve vessels would be composed of three divisions of one squadron each , and the commanding officers of squadrons would also be the commanding officers of divisions ; and so with a fleet of any number ...
Page 13
... fours . 11⁄2 cables 2 cables .. 66 13 66 66 14 6 8 " and so on , ad infinitum . By moving a number of vessels , in any order , from line into column to the right or left , the above will be made apparent . Figs . 6 , 7 , 8 , and 9 . FIG ...
... fours . 11⁄2 cables 2 cables .. 66 13 66 66 14 6 8 " and so on , ad infinitum . By moving a number of vessels , in any order , from line into column to the right or left , the above will be made apparent . Figs . 6 , 7 , 8 , and 9 . FIG ...
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... four knots an hour . The commander - in - chief of a fleet may arrange and number the vessels thereof , as in his judg- ment may seem best . In the following problems I have supposed the fleet to be in natural order , to be numbered ...
... four knots an hour . The commander - in - chief of a fleet may arrange and number the vessels thereof , as in his judg- ment may seem best . In the following problems I have supposed the fleet to be in natural order , to be numbered ...
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... four , and twenty - three min- utes if it be six points . I think four points should be preferred when practicable , especially in the presence of an enemy , since the vessels while forming would be in direct echelon , and , by ...
... four , and twenty - three min- utes if it be six points . I think four points should be preferred when practicable , especially in the presence of an enemy , since the vessels while forming would be in direct echelon , and , by ...
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... fours , † etc. , etc. , from the right and left , according to the same principles . 4. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double columns , from the right of divisions , pre- serving the original direction . 180 017 ...
... fours , † etc. , etc. , from the right and left , according to the same principles . 4. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double columns , from the right of divisions , pre- serving the original direction . 180 017 ...
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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.