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Page 40
... repeated by the division command- ers . All come E. in the wake of the leader of the column , and continue onward . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column from the left , at right angles to the origi- nal direction ...
... repeated by the division command- ers . All come E. in the wake of the leader of the column , and continue onward . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column from the left , at right angles to the origi- nal direction ...
Page 41
... repeated by the division command- ers . Executed as in manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward : Fleet - form double column - left oblique . Executed as in manœuvre 27 , Fig . 56 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into triple ...
... repeated by the division command- ers . Executed as in manœuvre 10 , Fig . 35 , and afterward : Fleet - form double column - left oblique . Executed as in manœuvre 27 , Fig . 56 . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into triple ...
Page 44
... repeated by the divisional commanders , and the column is formed . Should the fleet be formed into column of vessels from the right of divisions , in this case , and then into columns of divisions to the right , it would be steaming in ...
... repeated by the divisional commanders , and the column is formed . Should the fleet be formed into column of vessels from the right of divisions , in this case , and then into columns of divisions to the right , it would be steaming in ...
Page 78
... repeated by the divisional com- manders , when the fleet is formed into column of vessels heading E. , from which it is thrown into line , heading S. , upon general signal S. It is evident that the fleet can be turned to port , and then ...
... repeated by the divisional com- manders , when the fleet is formed into column of vessels heading E. , from which it is thrown into line , heading S. , upon general signal S. It is evident that the fleet can be turned to port , and then ...
Page 125
... repeated by the divisional command- ers , and as soon as he observes that the whole fleet is turning in that direction , signals S. , the divi- sional commanders again repeating his signal . Each vessel , putting her helm to port ...
... repeated by the divisional command- ers , and as soon as he observes that the whole fleet is turning in that direction , signals S. , the divi- sional commanders again repeating his signal . Each vessel , putting her helm to port ...
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Common terms and phrases
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.