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Page 9
... respective divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any . one of which , according to circumstances ...
... respective divisions , and when a particular squadron or division is to be strengthened , the commander - in - chief will signal accordingly . There are but three formations for a fleet , any . one of which , according to circumstances ...
Page 20
... in 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 .
... in 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 37
... respectively , and the van and rear squadrons in like manner , in the wake of the next to van and next to rear squadrons . 2d Method . FIG . 32 . 160 200 0 0 017080 * Distinguishing pennants of divisions must be hoisted above compass ...
... respectively , and the van and rear squadrons in like manner , in the wake of the next to van and next to rear squadrons . 2d Method . FIG . 32 . 160 200 0 0 017080 * Distinguishing pennants of divisions must be hoisted above compass ...
Page 62
... their proper places in their respective columns . ( See Table D. ) * Or nine may preserve such speed only as will enable her to keep on a line between one and seventeen . When nine finds one bearing from her on a line 62 FLEET TACTICS .
... their proper places in their respective columns . ( See Table D. ) * Or nine may preserve such speed only as will enable her to keep on a line between one and seventeen . When nine finds one bearing from her on a line 62 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 70
... respective columns ( Table J ) . When nine finds seventeen bearing from her on a line perpendicular to the course signalled by the commander - in - chief ( S.W. is the bearing in this case ) , she hoists the position pennant , as a ...
... respective columns ( Table J ) . When nine finds seventeen bearing from her on a line perpendicular to the course signalled by the commander - in - chief ( S.W. is the bearing in this case ) , she hoists the position pennant , as a ...
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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.