In the beginning of 1644 he commanded a smaller squadron.
He'd have been hopelessly out of place actually commanding a fleet, or even a squadron.
"Lord, I have never even commanded a squadron, let alone regiments!"
For his bravery and gallantry he was named by the council to command a squadron.
In the years after the war he often commanded squadrons as commodore when flag officers were absent.
I realize that, My Lady, but you have commanded a squadron.
He commanded a squadron during the invasion of Grenada.
He commanded a squadron and then a troop.
He commanded a squadron of 6 vessels and three frigates based in Toulon.
Bonneton commanded a squadron in Poland at war's end.
