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This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points , to starboard or port , so that the rear squadron leads . Van squadron . 41 1 Next to van . Right centre . Left centre . Next to rear . 2421 21 Rear squadron . FIGS .
This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points , to starboard or port , so that the rear squadron leads . Van squadron . 41 1 Next to van . Right centre . Left centre . Next to rear . 2421 21 Rear squadron . FIGS .
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This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . $ 24 124 14 . 15 . # 1 24 1. The fleet being in line , heading North 18 FLEET TACTICS .
This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . $ 24 124 14 . 15 . # 1 24 1. The fleet being in line , heading North 18 FLEET TACTICS .
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87 ( see note to 70 ) , and afterward into line , heading S. , upon general signal S. It is evident that the fleet can be turned to port , and after changing its direction , be again formed into line , heading S. , with the van squadron ...
87 ( see note to 70 ) , and afterward into line , heading S. , upon general signal S. It is evident that the fleet can be turned to port , and after changing its direction , be again formed into line , heading S. , with the van squadron ...
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Twelve continues her course under steerageway ; the vessels on her right steer four points to starboard , those on her left four points to port , under such steam as will enable them to preserve their line of bearing from her .
Twelve continues her course under steerageway ; the vessels on her right steer four points to starboard , those on her left four points to port , under such steam as will enable them to preserve their line of bearing from her .
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The odd - numbered vessels continue onward under steerage - way ; the others keep two points to port at full speed . When the latter find their consorts bearing from them on a line perpendicular to the course , they so regulate their ...
The odd - numbered vessels continue onward under steerage - way ; the others keep two points to port at full speed . When the latter find their consorts bearing from them on a line perpendicular to the course , they so regulate their ...
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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.
Bibliographic information
| 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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