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Except that Commodore is a rank rather than a position in some navies (Although Fleet Captain isn't, AFAIK). I think i've sometimes seen Fleet Captain used to refer to the commander of a flagship, but I'm fairly certain this use is incorrect.
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Usually the captain that commands the flagship so the Admiral doesn't have to worry about it is the "Flag Captain."
I imagine that the brevet rank of "Fleet Captain" would be given to the commanding Captain of a group of ships in a Navy that has the rank of "Commodore" instead of "Rear Admiral, Lower Half" so there isn't any confusion.
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