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Page 11
... , 3 ) in line at the commencement of their manoeuvres : 2 * The reciprocal bearing of two vessels in direct echelon will of course be 45 ° and 135 ° from the course . FIG . 5 , representing the three vessels ( 1 FLEET TACTICS . 11.
... , 3 ) in line at the commencement of their manoeuvres : 2 * The reciprocal bearing of two vessels in direct echelon will of course be 45 ° and 135 ° from the course . FIG . 5 , representing the three vessels ( 1 FLEET TACTICS . 11.
Page 12
... manœuvres : “ 2 . 3 Close order for vessels is one cable's length , or one hundred and twenty fathoms , from mainmast to mainmast ; open order is two cables ' length ; half distance is sixty fathoms . The distances of vessels from each ...
... manœuvres : “ 2 . 3 Close order for vessels is one cable's length , or one hundred and twenty fathoms , from mainmast to mainmast ; open order is two cables ' length ; half distance is sixty fathoms . The distances of vessels from each ...
Page 41
... manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward : Fleet - form double column - left oblique . Executed as in manœuvre 27 , Fig . 56 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into triple column , column of fours , etc. , from the • Column will ...
... manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward : Fleet - form double column - left oblique . Executed as in manœuvre 27 , Fig . 56 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into triple column , column of fours , etc. , from the • Column will ...
Page 44
... manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward into column of divisions as in manœuvre 29 , Fig . 58 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column of divisions from the left , at right angles to the original direction , according to ...
... manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward into column of divisions as in manœuvre 29 , Fig . 58 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column of divisions from the left , at right angles to the original direction , according to ...
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... manœuvre 13 ) , at right an- gles to the course on which he intends to break * Should the fleet be formed into column of vessels from the right to the N. W. , and then from line into columns of vessels from the right of divisions to the ...
... manœuvre 13 ) , at right an- gles to the course on which he intends to break * Should the fleet be formed into column of vessels from the right to the N. W. , and then from line into columns of vessels from the right of divisions to the ...
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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.