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Commodore? Or Captain?

The Philadelphia ran aground on October 31, 1803, off of Tripoli. The majority of this article has significant problems with chronology and proper dates for undisputed historical events. Where did you get your background information?

Wasn't the highest permanent rank in the USN Captain? Just as American Presidents continued to be called President, after their term was over, Captains who had held the temporary command of a squadron continued to be called Commodore, for the rest of their lives. But they remained Captains. I think the article should reflect this. Currently Bainbridge is called "Commodore" right in the first paragraph. -- Geo Swan 12:20, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure which side you're on. The history of the title Commodore is included in that artcle. Not sure why it needs to b repeated here. Jinian 13:39, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

You mean the early history of the rank of Commodore? Okay, but should readers have to suspect they should read the article's linked to in an article to correct mistaken impressions the article leaves?

I think the first paragraph of the article should describe him as a captain, or as a distinguished USN officer, and leave to later in the article to state where he first had a temporary appointment as Commodore. -- Geo Swan 16:54, 3 November 2005 (UTC).[reply]

Hmmm, the article states that he "was a Commodore" - and he was a Commodore. I'm not sure what your heartache with that is. Sure, his highest rank was a captain, but he undoubtably was a Commodore. Well, in any case, I don't have strong feelings about this. So, if you must, be bold. Jinian 20:00, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

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