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2. Engine order telegraph - Wikipedia

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   The engineers hear the bell and move their handle to the same position to signal their acknowledgment of the order, and adjust the engine speed accordingly. Such an order is called a "bell"; for example, the order for a ship's maximum speed, flank speed, is called a "flank bell". [2]

3. Flank speed - Wikipedia

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   Flank speed is an American nautical term referring to a ship 's true maximum speed but it is not equivalent to the term full speed ahead. Usually, flank speed is reserved for situations in which a ship finds itself in imminent danger, such as coming under attack by aircraft. Flank speed is very demanding of fuel and often unsustainable because ...

4. Sentinel-class cutter - Wikipedia

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   It has a flank speed of 28 knots, state of the art command, control, communications and computer technology, and a stern launch system for the vessels 26 foot cutter boat.

5. Battle off Samar - Wikipedia

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   The Japanese targeted Johnston and soon shell splashes were bracketing the destroyer. In response and without consulting with his commanders, Evans ordered Johnston to " flank speed, full left rudder"; [22] Johnston, still making smoke and zigzagging, accelerated at maximum speed towards the Japanese.

6. USS The Sullivans (DD-537) - Wikipedia

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   However, she received the general cease-fire order shortly thereafter. ... The Sullivans leapt ahead with all engines thrusting at flank speed. ...

7. Flank Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline

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   Flank pain is discomfort in your upper abdomen or back and sides. Learn some common causes and how a doctor may diagnose and treat it.

8. Edward the Black Prince - Wikipedia

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   A flank attack on the side of Wadicourt was next made ... and First Founder of the Most Noble Order of the ... John Speed reported in 1611 that the Black Prince ...

9. USS LSM(R)-190 - Wikipedia

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   As their wounded skipper slipped in and out of consciousness, the LSM (R) 190 continued steaming under the last order given to the helm prior to the crash—full right rudder at flank speed.