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... vessels- right vessel N. * NOTE TO 1ST METHOD ( FIG . 16 ) .— In close order , the dis- tance between the right and ... leading or guide vessel . This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac- * This paragraph applies to the ...
... vessels- right vessel N. * NOTE TO 1ST METHOD ( FIG . 16 ) .— In close order , the dis- tance between the right and ... leading or guide vessel . This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac- * This paragraph applies to the ...
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... Leading or Vessels Guide in Vessel ( or Knots and Vessels ) Tenths . in Knots . 9.2 10 8.5 10 8.0 10 7.6 10 • 7.4 10 • 7.2 10 7.1 10 45 00 00 4 points N. E. 7.0 10 50 37 30 4 points N. E. † E 7.1 10 56 15 00 5 points N. E. by E. 7.2 10 ...
... Leading or Vessels Guide in Vessel ( or Knots and Vessels ) Tenths . in Knots . 9.2 10 8.5 10 8.0 10 7.6 10 • 7.4 10 • 7.2 10 7.1 10 45 00 00 4 points N. E. 7.0 10 50 37 30 4 points N. E. † E 7.1 10 56 15 00 5 points N. E. by E. 7.2 10 ...
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... fleet be formed into column of vessels from the right of divisions , in this case , and then into columns of divisions to the right , it would be steaming in natural order , that is with the van division leading , while its divisions ...
... fleet be formed into column of vessels from the right of divisions , in this case , and then into columns of divisions to the right , it would be steaming in natural order , that is with the van division leading , while its divisions ...
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... vessels— fleet E. - right vessel N.N.E. Flag - ship of van division : Division E. - right vessel N.N.E. Flag - ships of centre ... leading or guide vessel or vessels : TABLE C. Speed of Angle of Obliquity in Degrees and 46 . FLEET TACTICS .
... vessels— fleet E. - right vessel N.N.E. Flag - ship of van division : Division E. - right vessel N.N.E. Flag - ships of centre ... leading or guide vessel or vessels : TABLE C. Speed of Angle of Obliquity in Degrees and 46 . FLEET TACTICS .
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... Leading or Obliquing Guide Vessels Vessel ( or in Knots and Tenths . Vessels ) in Knots . , Steering N. by E. 1 ( a ) 37 30 point N. by E. 11 15 00 1 point N. N. E 16 52 30 1 points N. N. E. E. ( b ) 22 30 002 points N. E. by N. 28 07 ...
... Leading or Obliquing Guide Vessels Vessel ( or in Knots and Tenths . Vessels ) in Knots . , Steering N. by E. 1 ( a ) 37 30 point N. by E. 11 15 00 1 point N. N. E 16 52 30 1 points N. N. E. E. ( b ) 22 30 002 points N. E. by N. 28 07 ...
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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.