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Page 19
... wake of one , three * Right vessel's distinguishing pennant must here be displayed over compass signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . when in the wake of two , and so on FLEET ...
... wake of one , three * Right vessel's distinguishing pennant must here be displayed over compass signal N. † Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . when in the wake of two , and so on FLEET ...
Page 20
... 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 .
... 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 21
... wake of one ; three when in the wake of two , and so on to the last vessel . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column , from the left , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . When the ...
... wake of one ; three when in the wake of two , and so on to the last vessel . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column , from the left , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . When the ...
Page 22
... wake of the leading or guide vessel . This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac- * This paragraph applies to the succeeding problems also . tician , in forming column in this way , directs 22 FLEET TACTICS .
... wake of the leading or guide vessel . This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac- * This paragraph applies to the succeeding problems also . tician , in forming column in this way , directs 22 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 26
... wake of their leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. The commander - in - chief signals : From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
... wake of their leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. The commander - in - chief signals : From the 26 FLEET TACTICS .
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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.