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Page 187
... echelon of vessels . The vessels on the right of divisions continue onward at full speed ; the other vessels slow to steerage - way . When two , ten , and eighteen find one , nine , and seventeen bearing N.E. from them respectively ...
... echelon of vessels . The vessels on the right of divisions continue onward at full speed ; the other vessels slow to steerage - way . When two , ten , and eighteen find one , nine , and seventeen bearing N.E. from them respectively ...
Page 188
... echelons of vessels , from the right or left of divisions , on any course whatever . Form the fleet into columns of vessels , from the right or left , at right angles to the course which the vessels are to steer when in echelon ; next ...
... echelons of vessels , from the right or left of divisions , on any course whatever . Form the fleet into columns of vessels , from the right or left , at right angles to the course which the vessels are to steer when in echelon ; next ...
Page 192
... echelons of squadrons , from the right of divisions , on any course whatever . Form the fleet into column of vessels , from the right or left , at right angles to the course it is to steer when in echelon ; next into line by signalling ...
... echelons of squadrons , from the right of divisions , on any course whatever . Form the fleet into column of vessels , from the right or left , at right angles to the course it is to steer when in echelon ; next into line by signalling ...
Page 193
... echelon . Which is repeated by the divisional commanders . The left centre vessel ( thirteen ) steams at full speed ; the other vessels slow to steerage - way . When twelve and fourteen find thirteen bearing from them , 17 FLEET TACTICS ...
... echelon . Which is repeated by the divisional commanders . The left centre vessel ( thirteen ) steams at full speed ; the other vessels slow to steerage - way . When twelve and fourteen find thirteen bearing from them , 17 FLEET TACTICS ...
Page 194
... vessels . It is evident that the fleet may be formed into double echelon from the right centre vessel , or from the two centre vessels , according to the same principles . * 92. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double ...
... vessels . It is evident that the fleet may be formed into double echelon from the right centre vessel , or from the two centre vessels , according to the same principles . * 92. The fleet being in line , heading N. , to form it into double ...
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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.