Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 91
Page 7
... divisions of one squadron each , and the commanding officers of squadrons would also be the commanding officers of ... Right Centre Squadron . 8th " FLEET TACTICS UNDER STEAM. ...
... divisions of one squadron each , and the commanding officers of squadrons would also be the commanding officers of ... Right Centre Squadron . 8th " FLEET TACTICS UNDER STEAM. ...
Page 8
... divisions , consisting of two or more squadrons each , should have no fixed position , either in line or in column ... right of their squadrons , in line , and in the advance , in column , in a fleet in natural order , with the ...
... divisions , consisting of two or more squadrons each , should have no fixed position , either in line or in column ... right of their squadrons , in line , and in the advance , in column , in a fleet in natural order , with the ...
Page 14
... divisions or squadrons of a fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to deploy into line to the front , rear , right ...
... divisions or squadrons of a fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to deploy into line to the front , rear , right ...
Page 17
... right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to the right or left , so that the rear squadron takes the right . Rear Next Squadron . to Rear . Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division ...
... right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to the right or left , so that the rear squadron takes the right . Rear Next Squadron . to Rear . Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division ...
Page 19
... division : Division N.E.t- right vessel * N. Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division N.E. † Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of the fleet keeps its course ; the other vessels steer N.E ...
... division : Division N.E.t- right vessel * N. Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division N.E. † Upon the hauling down of these signals , the vessel on the right of the fleet keeps its course ; the other vessels steer N.E ...
Other editions - View all
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.