FLAG-Officers, those who command the several squadrons of a fleet; such are the admirals, vice-admirals, and rear-admirals.
The flag officers in our pay, are the admiral, vice-admiral, and rear-admiral, of the white, red, and blue. See ADMIRAL, FLAG, and FLEET.
Flag-Ship, a ship commanded by a general or flag-officer, who has a right to carry a flag, in contradistinction to the secondary vessels under the command thereof.