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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 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.