Commodore (rank)

The military rank of Commodore is used in some navies for officers whose position exceeds that of a Captain, but is less than that of a flag officer.

Merchant navies

Commodore is a title often held by an officer commanding a number of ships, or the senior captain within a shipping company. It is also a title held by the senior officer of many yacht clubs and boating associations.

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