Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 10
Page 98
... gained the proper distance from the centre division ( continuing onward under steerage - way ) , when it comes N. by signal from the divisional commander . The leader of the rear division keeps N.N.W. at full speed , and is followed by ...
... gained the proper distance from the centre division ( continuing onward under steerage - way ) , when it comes N. by signal from the divisional commander . The leader of the rear division keeps N.N.W. at full speed , and is followed by ...
Page 100
... gained its pro- per distance to the eastward of the rear one , it comes N. , and hoists the position pennant for the guidance of the van division , which now manœu- vres with respect to the centre division as the centre has with respect ...
... gained its pro- per distance to the eastward of the rear one , it comes N. , and hoists the position pennant for the guidance of the van division , which now manœu- vres with respect to the centre division as the centre has with respect ...
Page 128
... until on the required course ; the fleet ( now in line ) continues on this course until it has gained the proper distance , and the commander - in - chief makes general signal N. , when it comes N. , and is in column of 128 FLEET TACTICS .
... until on the required course ; the fleet ( now in line ) continues on this course until it has gained the proper distance , and the commander - in - chief makes general signal N. , when it comes N. , and is in column of 128 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 129
... gained to the right , according to the same principles . 51. The fleet being in columns of vessels abreast , by divisions , heading N. , to gain sea to the left . 017 FIG . 82 . 9 The commander - in - chief signals : W. Divisional ...
... gained to the right , according to the same principles . 51. The fleet being in columns of vessels abreast , by divisions , heading N. , to gain sea to the left . 017 FIG . 82 . 9 The commander - in - chief signals : W. Divisional ...
Page 133
... gained to the right and front , ac- cording to the same principles ; and if in double column , triple column , etc. , etc. , the fleet would be similarly manœuvred . 55. The fleet being in column of vessels abreast , by divisions ...
... gained to the right and front , ac- cording to the same principles ; and if in double column , triple column , etc. , etc. , the fleet would be similarly manœuvred . 55. The fleet being in column of vessels abreast , by divisions ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
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
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.