Navy Captain general



the evolution of title in spanish navy parallel of army.


during 16th , 17th century 2 main naval captain general posts capitán-general de la armada de la mar oceana , capitán-general de galeras, cic atlantic , mediterranean respectively.


a peculiar usage of term captain general arose in spanish navy of 16th century. capitán-general appointed king leader of fleet (although term squadron more appropriate, galleon fleets consisted of more dozen vessels, not counting escorted merchantmen), full jurisdictional powers. fleet second-in-command almirante (admiral), officer appointed capitan-general , responsible seaworthiness of squadron. 1 captain-general sailed under spanish flag known ferdinand magellan, leader of first fleet sail around world.


under nationalist regime of 1939–1975, holder of rank of capitán general de la armada caudillo, generalísimo francisco franco.








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