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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 65
... will be governed , in coming into column , by the speed of the fleet when the manoeuvre was signalled ( as by Table F ) . 24 3d Method . FIG . 47 . 20 , 6 * FLEET TACTICS . 65 Flag-ship of van division: Division E.N.E. (...
... will be governed , in coming into column , by the speed of the fleet when the manoeuvre was signalled ( as by Table F ) . 24 3d Method . FIG . 47 . 20 , 6 * FLEET TACTICS . 65 Flag-ship of van division: Division E.N.E. (...
Page 89
... manoeuvre is performed by each division , precisely as described in 29. There being but two vessels in each division to bring up the rear , they are disposed on the flanks . It is evident that the divisions can be formed into columns of ...
... manoeuvre is performed by each division , precisely as described in 29. There being but two vessels in each division to bring up the rear , they are disposed on the flanks . It is evident that the divisions can be formed into columns of ...
Page 94
... of fours - left oblique . Flag - ship of divisions signal : Division - form columns of fours - left oblique . Each division manoeuvres precisely as in 32 . 34. The fleet being in column of vessels , in 94 FLEET TACTICS .
... of fours - left oblique . Flag - ship of divisions signal : Division - form columns of fours - left oblique . Each division manoeuvres precisely as in 32 . 34. The fleet being in column of vessels , in 94 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 96
... manoeuvres with respect to nine , precisely as nine has with respect to one . Of course , so soon as nine and seventeen slow , the vessels astern of them , respectively , slow . * If the divisional commanders prefer it , they may make ...
... manoeuvres with respect to nine , precisely as nine has with respect to one . Of course , so soon as nine and seventeen slow , the vessels astern of them , respectively , slow . * If the divisional commanders prefer it , they may make ...
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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.