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Page 19
... its original direction when in the 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 .
... its original direction when in the 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 .
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7 when in the wake of two , and so on to the last vessel . 24 17 2d Method . FIG . 17 . оду 9a O o O o o οι 0 · 0 · 0 · 0 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vesselsfleet N.E. - right vessel N.
7 when in the wake of two , and so on to the last vessel . 24 17 2d Method . FIG . 17 . оду 9a O o O o o οι 0 · 0 · 0 · 0 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet , form column of vesselsfleet N.E. - right vessel N.
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... when in 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 in 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 .
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But 240 : 169.7 :: 10 : 7.07 - therefore , the speed of the second vessel must also beths of that of the right vessel ; and so with the other vessels , each one resuming her speed when she comes N. , in the wake of the leading or guide ...
But 240 : 169.7 :: 10 : 7.07 - therefore , the speed of the second vessel must also beths of that of the right vessel ; and so with the other vessels , each one resuming her speed when she comes N. , in the wake of the leading or guide ...
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Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division N. Eright vessel N. * C The vessels on the right of divisions keep their course ; the other vessels steer N. E. , and come into column in the wake of their leaders . 01 0 .
Flag - ships of divisions signal : Division N. Eright vessel N. * C The vessels on the right of divisions keep their course ; the other vessels steer N. E. , and come into column in the wake of their leaders . 01 0 .
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1st Method 2d Method according Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division centre vessel close order cloth column of fours column of vessels comes commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal course distinguishing pennant Division-from divisions keep double column double echelon echelon of vessels edition Engineer evident finds Flag-ships of centre fleet form column form double formed into column front full speed gained Half Head of division heading N hoists the position Illustrated knots leader leading vessels left centre line of bearing manner manœuvre move natural order nine officers open order original direction plates points E. N. E. points N. E. port position pennant Practical principles rear divisions signal repeated respectively resumes right angles right of divisions right or left shown slow to steerage-way soon squadrons starboard steam steer steer N.E. Suppose TABLE triple column turning twelve 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.
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| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam Making of America |
| 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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