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... plates , together with a Travel Scale , and numerous useful Tables . By W. S. Auchincloss . 8vo , cloth .. VAN BUREN . Investigations of Formulas , for the strength of the Iron parts of Steam Machinery . By J. D. Van Buren , Jr. , C. E. ...
... plates , together with a Travel Scale , and numerous useful Tables . By W. S. Auchincloss . 8vo , cloth .. VAN BUREN . Investigations of Formulas , for the strength of the Iron parts of Steam Machinery . By J. D. Van Buren , Jr. , C. E. ...
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... plates and diagrams . I vol . 8vo , cloth ..... HEWSON ( Wm . ) Principles and Practice of Embank ing Lands from River Floods , as applied to the Le- vees of the Mississippi . By William Hewson , Civil Engineer . 1 vol . 8vo , cloth ...
... plates and diagrams . I vol . 8vo , cloth ..... HEWSON ( Wm . ) Principles and Practice of Embank ing Lands from River Floods , as applied to the Le- vees of the Mississippi . By William Hewson , Civil Engineer . 1 vol . 8vo , cloth ...
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... plates . Fifth edition . I vol . 12mo , cloth .... STILLMAN ( Paul . ) Steam Engine Indicator , and the Improved Manometer Steam and Vacuum Gauges- their Utility and Application . By Paul Stillman . New edition . 1 vol . 12mo , flexible ...
... plates . Fifth edition . I vol . 12mo , cloth .... STILLMAN ( Paul . ) Steam Engine Indicator , and the Improved Manometer Steam and Vacuum Gauges- their Utility and Application . By Paul Stillman . New edition . 1 vol . 12mo , flexible ...
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... plates and diagrams . 8vo , cloth ....... WILLIAMSON ( R. S. ) On the use of the Barometer on Surveys and Reconnoissances . Part I. Meteorology in its Connection with Hypsometry . Part II . Baro- metric Hypsometry . By R. S. Wiliamson ...
... plates and diagrams . 8vo , cloth ....... WILLIAMSON ( R. S. ) On the use of the Barometer on Surveys and Reconnoissances . Part I. Meteorology in its Connection with Hypsometry . Part II . Baro- metric Hypsometry . By R. S. Wiliamson ...
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... plates of illustrations . By Brevet Captain O. E. Michaelis , First Lieutenant Ordnance Corps , U. S. Army , 4to , cloth .... ENGINEERING FACTS AND FIGURES An Annual Register of Progress in Mechanical Engineer- ing and Construction ...
... plates of illustrations . By Brevet Captain O. E. Michaelis , First Lieutenant Ordnance Corps , U. S. Army , 4to , cloth .... ENGINEERING FACTS AND FIGURES An Annual Register of Progress in Mechanical Engineer- ing and Construction ...
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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.