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Page 8
... move about , from point to point , as the exigencies of service or battle may require . They should ordinarily be found , however , near the centre of their commands . Commanders of squadrons are on the right of their squadrons , in ...
... move about , from point to point , as the exigencies of service or battle may require . They should ordinarily be found , however , near the centre of their commands . Commanders of squadrons are on the right of their squadrons , in ...
Page 11
... moving a number of vessels ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) in line ( Fig . 4 ) or in column ( Fig . 5 ) , through the arcs of circles ... moved from line , or in line if moved from column , while at sixteen points they resume their original formation ...
... moving a number of vessels ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) in line ( Fig . 4 ) or in column ( Fig . 5 ) , through the arcs of circles ... moved from line , or in line if moved from column , while at sixteen points they resume their original formation ...
Page 13
... moving a number of vessels , in any order , from line into column to the right or left , the above will be made apparent . Figs . 6 , 7 , 8 , and 9 . FIG . 6 . 8 FIG . 7 . 1 Celelele FIG . 8 . 1 Collelle • FIG . 9 . + 8 The distances ...
... moving a number of vessels , in any order , from line into column to the right or left , the above will be made apparent . Figs . 6 , 7 , 8 , and 9 . FIG . 6 . 8 FIG . 7 . 1 Celelele FIG . 8 . 1 Collelle • FIG . 9 . + 8 The distances ...
Page 14
... ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) When they move forward into echelon , however , upon the signal , Form “ eche- lon ! " ( as in Figs . 10 and 11 ) their distances are in close order 170 , in open order 340 fathoms 14 FLEET TACTICS .
... ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) When they move forward into echelon , however , upon the signal , Form “ eche- lon ! " ( as in Figs . 10 and 11 ) their distances are in close order 170 , in open order 340 fathoms 14 FLEET TACTICS .
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... moving N. , at a distance of 2,760 fathoms from A , the point of departure of that vessel when , if both vessels have pro- ceeded at the same rate of speed , the distance between the van and the rear will be but 1,143 fathoms , whereas ...
... moving N. , at a distance of 2,760 fathoms from A , the point of departure of that vessel when , if both vessels have pro- ceeded at the same rate of speed , the distance between the van and the rear will be but 1,143 fathoms , whereas ...
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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
Popular passages
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.