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Page 18
... on the right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . 14 . $ 24 15 . 124 # 1 1. The fleet being in line , heading North , 18 FLEET TACTICS .
... on the right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . 14 . $ 24 15 . 124 # 1 1. The fleet being in line , heading North , 18 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 78
... starboard , in reversed order , that is , with the van squadron on the left . FIG . 52 . 24 FZ The commander - in - chief makes general signal E. , which is repeated by the divisional com- manders , when the fleet is formed into column ...
... starboard , in reversed order , that is , with the van squadron on the left . FIG . 52 . 24 FZ The commander - in - chief makes general signal E. , which is repeated by the divisional com- manders , when the fleet is formed into column ...
Page 81
... starboard , those on her left four points to port , under such steam as will enable them to preserve their line of bearing from her . When eleven and thirteen are in open order with respect to twelve , they resume their course and slow ...
... starboard , those on her left four points to port , under such steam as will enable them to preserve their line of bearing from her . When eleven and thirteen are in open order with respect to twelve , they resume their course and slow ...
Page 83
... starboard , under such steam as will enable them to preserve their line of bearing from her . When eleven and thirteen are in close order with respect to twelve , they resume their course and slow to steerage- way , at the same time ...
... starboard , under such steam as will enable them to preserve their line of bearing from her . When eleven and thirteen are in close order with respect to twelve , they resume their course and slow to steerage- way , at the same time ...
Page 107
... starboard , so graduating their speed ( see Table B ) as to come into column at their proper distances , astern of one , three , five , seven , etc. , etc. , respectively . The column can be formed inversely , according to the same ...
... starboard , so graduating their speed ( see Table B ) as to come into column at their proper distances , astern of one , three , five , seven , etc. , etc. , respectively . The column can be formed inversely , according to the same ...
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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
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.