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Page 124
... , as in 47 , Fig . 78 . 46. The fleet being in column of vessels , heading N. , to change front to the rear , turning to starboard . FIG . 77 16.01 244 0FG The commander - in - chief makes general signal E. 124 FLEET TACTICS .
... , as in 47 , Fig . 78 . 46. The fleet being in column of vessels , heading N. , to change front to the rear , turning to starboard . FIG . 77 16.01 244 0FG The commander - in - chief makes general signal E. 124 FLEET TACTICS .
Page 125
... turning in that direction , signals S. , the divi- sional commanders again repeating his signal . Each vessel ... turning to port , according to the same principles . 47. The fleet being in column of vessels abreast , by divisions ...
... turning in that direction , signals S. , the divi- sional commanders again repeating his signal . Each vessel ... turning to port , according to the same principles . 47. The fleet being in column of vessels abreast , by divisions ...
Page 126
... turning to starboard . FIG . 79 . 2.1 fòíû íðáð бобо 1000 íðíð 6000 6050 íðíð $ 7.87 Food Signals made and manoeuvre performed pre- cisely as in manœuvre * 46 . It is evident that front could be changed to the * If preferred , the fleet ...
... turning to starboard . FIG . 79 . 2.1 fòíû íðáð бобо 1000 íðíð 6000 6050 íðíð $ 7.87 Food Signals made and manoeuvre performed pre- cisely as in manœuvre * 46 . It is evident that front could be changed to the * If preferred , the fleet ...
Page 127
... turning to port or starboard . 49. The fleet being in double columns abreast , by divisions , heading N. , to change front to the rear , turning to starboard . FIG . 80 . 1800 10000 200 6060 гогд Por Ford гогд бого To reg богда ...
... turning to port or starboard . 49. The fleet being in double columns abreast , by divisions , heading N. , to change front to the rear , turning to starboard . FIG . 80 . 1800 10000 200 6060 гогд Por Ford гогд бого To reg богда ...
Page 136
... turning to port to S. in this ex- ample - turning to the Westward , he has but to make signal , Head of fleet W. , and afterward , as he sees the leader turning to port , Head of fleet S. It is evident that direction may be changed to ...
... turning to port to S. in this ex- ample - turning to the Westward , he has but to make signal , Head of fleet W. , and afterward , as he sees the leader turning to port , Head of fleet S. It is evident that direction may be changed to ...
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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.