Commodore
From PotC Wiki
Commodore, or Commodore of the Fleet, was a rank in the British Royal Navy, French Royal Navy and Spanish Royal Navy, used to indicate an officer of higher status than that of a Captain, but less than that of a flag officer or Rear-Admiral. The appointment of Commodore in the English Royal Navy first began at some point in the mid-17th Century.
James Norrington achieved the position of Commodore while stationed at Port Royal in Jamaica. A formal ceremony to mark the occasion was held at the naval fortress. He was disgraced and he denied his commision, however, after setting Jack Sparrow free, and subsequently failing to capture him and his ship, the Black Pearl.
Pirates often refer to those in charge/owners of two or more ships as "Commodore." During the Battle of the Isla de Muerta, Jack Sparrow offered to command the Black Pearl under "Commodore" Barbossa's pirate flag. Barbossa demanded 50% of the Black Pearl's plunder but he accepted 25%.
[edit] Gallery of notable Commodores
[edit] Sources
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Visual Guide
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Complete Visual Guide
