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Page 118
... shown by the dotted lines . † Or general signal to the division E. , and move by the flank into column . In close order , the distance between the divisions is 960 fathoms ; it follows , then , that the leader of the van division ...
... shown by the dotted lines . † Or general signal to the division E. , and move by the flank into column . In close order , the distance between the divisions is 960 fathoms ; it follows , then , that the leader of the van division ...
Page 120
... shown by the dotted lines . Sup- posing them to steer E.N.E. , to form the column to the N.E. , and N. W. to get into column N. W. , we have for their speed in the former case 9 knots , and 4.1 in Flag - ship of van division : Head of ...
... shown by the dotted lines . Sup- posing them to steer E.N.E. , to form the column to the N.E. , and N. W. to get into column N. W. , we have for their speed in the former case 9 knots , and 4.1 in Flag - ship of van division : Head of ...
Page 122
... shown by the vessel marked A. A fleet in column of vessels abreast , by squad- rons , would be similarly manoeuvred . 45. The fleet being in column of vessels abreast , by divisions , in natural order , heading N. , to form it into ...
... shown by the vessel marked A. A fleet in column of vessels abreast , by squad- rons , would be similarly manoeuvred . 45. The fleet being in column of vessels abreast , by divisions , in natural order , heading N. , to form it into ...
Page 124
... shown by the vessel marked A. The fleet may be formed into column on the left division , with the rear in front , according to the same principles , on any course , after revers- ing it , as in 47 , Fig . 78 . 46. The fleet being in ...
... shown by the vessel marked A. The fleet may be formed into column on the left division , with the rear in front , according to the same principles , on any course , after revers- ing it , as in 47 , Fig . 78 . 46. The fleet being in ...
Page 138
... shown by A. It is evident that direction may be changed to the left , by forming the column to the N.E. , on the rear division ; but then the fleet will be in order reversed , the van division being on the left , as shown by B. If the ...
... shown by A. It is evident that direction may be changed to the left , by forming the column to the N.E. , on the rear division ; but then the fleet will be in order reversed , the van division being on the left , as shown by B. If the ...
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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