What rank controls a ship?


What rank controls a ship? Captain at sea is a naval rank corresponding to command of a ship-of-the-line or capital ship.


Who was last 5 star general?

General of the Army Omar Bradley Omar Bradley (1893-1981) is the last 5-star general, having been promoted in 1950. Bradley was born in Randolph County, Missouri, and graduated in 1915 from West Point alongside Eisenhower. Before WWI, he worked in the War Department for General Marshall.


Who is the highest command on a ship?

The captain or master is the ship's highest responsible officer, acting on behalf of the ship's owner. Whether the captain is a member of the deck department or not is a matter of some controversy, and generally depends on the opinion of an individual captain.