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Page 30
... into double columns from the left of divisions and into triple column , column of fours , etc. , from the right and left of divisions , according to the same principles . 5. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 30 FLEET TACTICS .
... into double columns from the left of divisions and into triple column , column of fours , etc. , from the right and left of divisions , according to the same principles . 5. The fleet being in line , heading N. , 30 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 41
... fours , etc. , from the • Column will be formed in one minute and forty - five seconds , when the fleet is moving ten knots an hour . A right , at right angles to the original direction , 4 * FLEET TACTICS . 41 The commander-in-chief ...
... fours , etc. , from the • Column will be formed in one minute and forty - five seconds , when the fleet is moving ten knots an hour . A right , at right angles to the original direction , 4 * FLEET TACTICS . 41 The commander-in-chief ...
Page 43
... four knots , that of the ves- sels farthest from the pivots ten knots , and that of the in- tervening vessels as shown by the annexed table . I think the change of front by the 2d method infinitely preferable : Next to Pivot . Pivot ...
... four knots , that of the ves- sels farthest from the pivots ten knots , and that of the in- tervening vessels as shown by the annexed table . I think the change of front by the 2d method infinitely preferable : Next to Pivot . Pivot ...
Page 65
... four in the wake of two , etc. , etc. So soon as they come into column , the odd - numbered vessels have to slow to steerage- way to enable their consorts to get on a line of bearing N.W. from them . * As each pivot - vessel is delayed ...
... four in the wake of two , etc. , etc. So soon as they come into column , the odd - numbered vessels have to slow to steerage- way to enable their consorts to get on a line of bearing N.W. from them . * As each pivot - vessel is delayed ...
Page 66
... vessels steer E.N.E. ( or E. ) ( at such speed as is prescribed by Table D ) , three coming into column in the wake of one , four in the wake of two , etc. , etc. So soon as the column is formed to the N.N.E. 66 FLEET TACTICS .
... vessels steer E.N.E. ( or E. ) ( at such speed as is prescribed by Table D ) , three coming into column in the wake of one , four in the wake of two , etc. , etc. So soon as the column is formed to the N.N.E. 66 FLEET TACTICS .
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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
Popular passages
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.