I use the compass when I to see how I line up only: while I didn't really explain it to myself, I'd use it to make sure I'm either in line directly behind, directly in front of (both the prior for a Frigate and the front cannons) or directly perpendicular to a ship (each ship being a line that splits down the middle, the perpendicular forming an imaginary cross).
I think that the broadsides to some extent aim at ships: that is, to any certain reasonable range and angle, they'll head at that ship.
Good guide though, especially for those who have a slow 3D scape.
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