3d Method. FIG. 111. 13i 24 The commander-in-chief makes signal: Starboard column E.-head of port column E. Flag-ship of van division signals: Division E. Flag-ship of centre division signals: Van (or right centre) squadron E.-head of rear (or left centre) squadron E.* Flag-ship of rear division: Division N. So soon as the commander-in-chief observes that the starboard column is turning to the Eastward, he signals to it S., and also, Head of port * See note (*) to manœuvre 76. column S., and the column is formed as shown by the diagram, from which it can of course be formed into line to the right or left by the signal W. or E. To form a fleet, in column of divisions from the centre, into line to the right or left, at right angles to the original direction, form it first into line to the front, then into column of vessels from the right or left, as in manœuvre 1, Fig. 18, and finally proceed as above. 79. The fleet being in double columns from the centre of divisions, heading N., to form it into line to the right or left, at right angles to the original direction. Form the fleet into line, as in manœuvre 77, Fig. 109; then into column from the right or left, as in manœuvre 1, Fig. 18, and finally into line to the right or left, upon the signal E. or W. 80. The fleet being in double columns from the centre, to form it into line on any course whatever. Form it into column of vessels by one of the methods described in manoeuvre 78; then into column of vessels on the line of bearing of the line, 74. The fleet being in column of vessels, to form it into line on any course whatever. Form the column at right angles to the course on which you intend the line shall head, or, in other words, form it on its line of bearing, and then throw the column into line by making the compass signal. For instance, let the fleet be heading N., and suppose the line has to be formed to the S.E. FIG. 107. The commander-in-chief makes signal: Head of fleet N.E. (or S. W.), and so soon as the column is formed on the course signalled, he signals S.E., and the fleet is in line heading S.E. on the line of bearing N.E. and S.W., as shown by the diagram. If the fleet be in double column, or triple column, etc., etc., it must be broken into column of vessels and then manœuvred as above. 75. The fleet being in column of vessels abreast, by divisions, to form it into line on any course what ever. Break the fleet into column of vessels on the right or left division, at right angles to the course on which the line is to head, as in manœuvres 43 and 44, Figs. 75 and 76, and then proceed as in manœuvre 74, Fig. 107. If the divisions be in double column, or triple column, etc., etc., they must be broken into columns of vessels and then manoeuvred as above. |