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Page 20
... the wake of one , while those of the centre and rear divisions steer N.E. when in the wake of nine and seventeen , respectively , and come into column as before . 24 3d Method . FIG . 18 . 01 Commander 20 FLEET TACTICS .
... the wake of one , while those of the centre and rear divisions steer N.E. when in the wake of nine and seventeen , respectively , and come into column as before . 24 3d Method . FIG . 18 . 01 Commander 20 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 62
... nine * and seven- teen at full speed ; the other vessels steer E.N.E. at such speed as will take them into their proper places in their respective columns . ( See Table D. ) * Or nine may preserve such speed only as will enable her to ...
... nine * and seven- teen at full speed ; the other vessels steer E.N.E. at such speed as will take them into their proper places in their respective columns . ( See Table D. ) * Or nine may preserve such speed only as will enable her to ...
Page 63
Foxhall Alexander Parker. When nine finds one bearing from her on a line perpendicular to the course signalled by the commander - in - chief ( S.E. is the bearing in this case ) , she hoists the position pennant as a guide to seventeen ...
Foxhall Alexander Parker. When nine finds one bearing from her on a line perpendicular to the course signalled by the commander - in - chief ( S.E. is the bearing in this case ) , she hoists the position pennant as a guide to seventeen ...
Page 70
... nine and one at full speed ; the other vessels keep N. E. ( or E. ) at such speed as will take them into their pro- per places in their respective columns ( Table J ) . When nine finds seventeen bearing from her on a line perpendicular ...
... nine and one at full speed ; the other vessels keep N. E. ( or E. ) at such speed as will take them into their pro- per places in their respective columns ( Table J ) . When nine finds seventeen bearing from her on a line perpendicular ...
Page 81
... pennant for the guidance of nine and fifteen , etc. , etc. When all are in open order the fleet resumes its speed . * Twelve's distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted . 24 24 12 ---------- 1 26. The fleet being in FLEET TACTICS . 81.
... pennant for the guidance of nine and fifteen , etc. , etc. When all are in open order the fleet resumes its speed . * Twelve's distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted . 24 24 12 ---------- 1 26. The fleet being in FLEET TACTICS . 81.
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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.