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Executed as in 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 ...
Executed as in 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 ...
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The fleet is first formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , as prescribed in manœuvre 2 , after which the commander - in - chief makes general signal E. , which is repeated by the divisional commanders , and the ...
The fleet is first formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , as prescribed in manœuvre 2 , after which the commander - in - chief makes general signal E. , which is repeated by the divisional commanders , and the ...
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43 . .................. hood wi .. ta od t 24 17 The commander - in - chief first forms the fleet into column of vessels , from the left to the N.W. ( as explained in manœuvre 13 ) , at right angles to the course on which he intends to ...
43 . .................. hood wi .. ta od t 24 17 The commander - in - chief first forms the fleet into column of vessels , from the left to the N.W. ( as explained in manœuvre 13 ) , at right angles to the course on which he intends to ...
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it into columns of vessels , from the right of divisions , then into line on that course N.E. , upon general signal N.E . , * and completes the manœuvre by signalling , as in 2 , Figs . 19 and 20 . 17 177 9 2777 2d Method . FIG . 44 .
it into columns of vessels , from the right of divisions , then into line on that course N.E. , upon general signal N.E . , * and completes the manœuvre by signalling , as in 2 , Figs . 19 and 20 . 17 177 9 2777 2d Method . FIG . 44 .
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Form the fleet into column of vessels from the right to the N.E , as in manœuvre 13 , Figs . 39 and 40 , and then into double column , as in 27 , Fig . 56 . » ༠ ཁ ཧྨ 2d Method . * FIG . 46 . 0 0 0 « « « « « « « « < = ** 01 24 The ...
Form the fleet into column of vessels from the right to the N.E , as in manœuvre 13 , Figs . 39 and 40 , and then into double column , as in 27 , Fig . 56 . » ༠ ཁ ཧྨ 2d Method . * FIG . 46 . 0 0 0 « « « « « « « « < = ** 01 24 The ...
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1st Method 2d Method according Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division centre vessel close order cloth column of fours column of vessels comes commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal course distinguishing pennant Division-from divisions keep double column double echelon echelon of vessels edition Engineer evident finds Flag-ships of centre fleet form column form double formed into column front full speed gained Half Head of division heading N hoists the position Illustrated knots leader leading vessels left centre line of bearing manner manœuvre move natural order nine officers open order original direction plates points E. N. E. points N. E. port position pennant Practical principles rear divisions signal repeated respectively resumes right angles right of divisions right or left shown slow to steerage-way soon squadrons starboard steam steer steer N.E. Suppose TABLE triple column turning twelve 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.
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| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam Making of America |
| Author | Foxhall Alexander Parker |
| Publisher | D. Van Nostrand, 1870 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 23 Nov 2005 |
| Length | 250 pages |
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