6. For ships in chase or looking out to alter course to port or starboard.
7. To stay by or repair to the protection of prizes or ships under convoy.
8. When fetching up with the enemy and to leeward, or on a contrary tack, to break through their line, and to endeavour to cut off part of their van or rear.
9. For the leading ship to cut through the enemy's line of battle.
10. To signify that the admiral will carry neither top nor stern lights. Note.—The fleet immediately to close.
11. For particular ships to reconnoitre the enemy in view, and to return to make known their number and force.
12. For a particular ship to keep between the fleet and that of the enemy during the night, to communicate intelligence.[3]
13. To signify to a ship that she mistakes the signal that was made to her.
14. To prepare to hoist French or Spanish colours.
15. For a particular ship to open her fire on the ship opposed to her.