For the ships to steer for (independent of each other) and engage respectively the ships opposed to them.
2.

When in line of battle, for the leading ship to carry as much sail as her commander judges the worst sailing ship can preserve her station with all her plain sail set.
3.

To prepare to reef topsails together.
4.

When in line of battle or otherwise for the men to go to dinner.
5.

After an action for the ships to signify whether they are in a condition to renew it.[2] 6.