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Page 28
... course ; the others steer N. E ; the odd- numbered vessels coming into column in the wake of one , the even - numbered in the wake of two . 2d . Method . FIG . 22 . 24 The commander - in - chief signals : 2 1 From the right of fleet ...
... course ; the others steer N. E ; the odd- numbered vessels coming into column in the wake of one , the even - numbered in the wake of two . 2d . Method . FIG . 22 . 24 The commander - in - chief signals : 2 1 From the right of fleet ...
Page 29
... course ; the others steer E. , and come into column as before . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double column from the left , and into triple col- umn , column of fours , † etc. , etc. , from the right and left ...
... course ; the others steer E. , and come into column as before . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double column from the left , and into triple col- umn , column of fours , † etc. , etc. , from the right and left ...
Page 30
... course ; the others steer N. E. and come into column in the wake of their leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 24 . 180 017 100 09 20 18 17 10 9 2 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions - form double column -fleet E ...
... course ; the others steer N. E. and come into column in the wake of their leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 24 . 180 017 100 09 20 18 17 10 9 2 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of divisions - form double column -fleet E ...
Page 31
... course ; the other divisions steer N. E .; the centre division coming into column in the wake of the van , and the rear in the wake of the centre . * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 24 2d ...
... course ; the other divisions steer N. E .; the centre division coming into column in the wake of the van , and the rear in the wake of the centre . * Right division's distinguishing pennant must be hoisted above compass signal N. 24 2d ...
Page 33
... course ; the others steer N.E. , and come into column in the wake of their leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 28 . 17 1 * Right squadrons ' distinguishing pennants must be hoisted above compass signal N. The commander - in - chiefs signals ...
... course ; the others steer N.E. , and come into column in the wake of their leaders . 2d Method . FIG . 28 . 17 1 * Right squadrons ' distinguishing pennants must be hoisted above compass signal N. The commander - in - chiefs signals ...
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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.