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.