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Page 91
... respectively ; the other vessels come two points to port at full speed , and manoeuvreing get into position as in 29 . It is evident that the fleet , if steaming in double columns by divisions ( as in Fig . 23 ) , can be formed into ...
... respectively ; the other vessels come two points to port at full speed , and manoeuvreing get into position as in 29 . It is evident that the fleet , if steaming in double columns by divisions ( as in Fig . 23 ) , can be formed into ...
Page 96
... respectively , slow . * If the divisional commanders prefer it , they may make general signal to the vessels under their command N. N. W. , in which case all will keep N.N. W. , being careful to pre- serve their bearing N. and S. from ...
... respectively , slow . * If the divisional commanders prefer it , they may make general signal to the vessels under their command N. N. W. , in which case all will keep N.N. W. , being careful to pre- serve their bearing N. and S. from ...
Page 107
... of one , three , five , seven , etc. , etc. , respectively . The column can be formed inversely , according to the same principles , by breaking from the left . 38. The fleet being in triple column , to break FLEET TACTICS . 107.
... of one , three , five , seven , etc. , etc. , respectively . The column can be formed inversely , according to the same principles , by breaking from the left . 38. The fleet being in triple column , to break FLEET TACTICS . 107.
Page 111
... respectively . It is evident that a fleet steaming in columns abreast , by squadrons , could be broken into vessels abreast , by squadrons , according to the same principles . It is also evident that if the fleet were in triple columns ...
... respectively . It is evident that a fleet steaming in columns abreast , by squadrons , could be broken into vessels abreast , by squadrons , according to the same principles . It is also evident that if the fleet were in triple columns ...
Page 113
... respectively . It is evident that the fleet can be broken into double column , from column of sixes , column of eights , etc. , according to the same principles . 10 * 41. The fleet being in column of fours abreast , FLEET TACTICS . 113.
... respectively . It is evident that the fleet can be broken into double column , from column of sixes , column of eights , etc. , according to the same principles . 10 * 41. The fleet being in column of fours abreast , FLEET TACTICS . 113.
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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