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Page 14
... turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain the same , provided they have described equal arcs . ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) When they move forward into echelon , however , upon the signal , Form “ echelon ...
... turning to the right or left , 4 , 12 , 20 , or 28 points , their distances remain the same , provided they have described equal arcs . ( Figs . 4 and 5. ) When they move forward into echelon , however , upon the signal , Form “ echelon ...
Page 17
... turning sixteen points to the right or left , so that the rear squadron takes the right . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . Left Centre . Right Centre . Centre Division . Next Van Squadron . to Van . Van Division . FIG ...
... turning sixteen points to the right or left , so that the rear squadron takes the right . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . Left Centre . Right Centre . Centre Division . Next Van Squadron . to Van . Van Division . FIG ...
Page 18
... 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 . $ 24 124 14 . 15 . # 1 24 1. The fleet being in line , heading North 18 FLEET TACTICS .
... 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 . $ 24 124 14 . 15 . # 1 24 1. The fleet being in line , heading North 18 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 77
... turning to starboard , and preserving the same order , that is , with the van squadron on the right . The fleet is first formed into column of vessels to the right , upon general signal E. , as in 10 , Fig . * Or these vessels may ...
... turning to starboard , and preserving the same order , that is , with the van squadron on the right . The fleet is first formed into column of vessels to the right , upon general signal E. , as in 10 , Fig . * Or these vessels may ...
Page 78
... turning to 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 commanders , when the fleet is formed ...
... turning to 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 commanders , when the fleet is formed ...
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1st Method 2d Method Angle of Obliquity bearing N.W. centre and rear centre division close order cloth column of divisions column of fours column of vessels commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal 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 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 preserving the original principles proper distance 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.
Bibliographic information
| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
| 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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