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... leader ( or leaders , since it is evident that the same rea- soning applies whatever may be the front of the column ; a double column , for instance , being simply two " columns ; " a triple column being three " columns of vessels ...
... leader ( or leaders , since it is evident that the same rea- soning applies whatever may be the front of the column ; a double column , for instance , being simply two " columns ; " a triple column being three " columns of vessels ...
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... leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . For instance , twenty - four vessels in line , in close order * , heading N. , will be three hours in forming ' column of ...
... leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . For instance , twenty - four vessels in line , in close order * , heading N. , will be three hours in forming ' column of ...
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... leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000 0 17 9 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the. * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N ...
... leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000 0 17 9 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the. * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N ...
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... leaders . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . 3. The fleet ...
... leaders . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . 3. The fleet ...
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... leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 24 . 180 017 100 09 20 01 18 17 10 9 21 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions - form double column -fleet E. - right vessels N. Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division E.— right ...
... leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 24 . 180 017 100 09 20 01 18 17 10 9 21 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions - form double column -fleet E. - right vessels N. Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division E.— right ...
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00 2 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 E.-right vessel 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 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 proper distance 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.