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Page 27
... columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . 3. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double column ...
... columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . 3. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double column ...
Page 28
... column in the wake of one , the even - numbered in the wake of two . 2d . Method . FIG . 22 . 24 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet form double column - fleet E - right vessels N. * * Distinguishing pennants of ...
... column in the wake of one , the even - numbered in the wake of two . 2d . Method . FIG . 22 . 24 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet form double column - fleet E - right vessels N. * * Distinguishing pennants of ...
Page 29
... two vessels on the right of the fleet keep their 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 ...
... two vessels on the right of the fleet keep their 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 ...
Page 30
... two vessels on the right of divisions keep their course ; the others steer E. and come into column , as before . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double columns from the left of divisions and into triple column , column ...
... two vessels on the right of divisions keep their course ; the others steer E. and come into column , as before . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double columns from the left of divisions and into triple column , column ...
Page 34
... columns of squadrons from the left of divisions , according to the same principles . 7. The fleet being in line , heading North , to form it into double column from the centre , preserving the original direction . 1st Method . FIG . 29 ...
... columns of squadrons from the left of divisions , according to the same principles . 7. The fleet being in line , heading North , to form it into double column from the centre , preserving the original direction . 1st Method . FIG . 29 ...
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00 3 points 00 4 points 1st Method 24 The commander-in-chief 2d Method 30 1 points Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division close order 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 Divisional commanders signal double echelon 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 knots leader leading vessels line of bearing manœuvre natural order Naval open order order of battle original direction points E. N. E. points N. E. position pennant rear divisions signal right of divisions right of fleet right or left right vessel slow to steerage-way steam steer N.E. triple column U. S. Navy van division vessels abreast vessels steer wake