flotillas
Flotilla is a naval term describing a group of ships that operate as a single unit under a common command. It is typically applied to smaller warships or patrol vessels—such as destroyers, frigates, corvettes, or mine countermeasures ships—but the designation can also cover groups of boats organized for coastal defense, search and rescue, or patrol duties. The concept is used by many navies and coast guards and can refer to both military formations and civilian maritime groups organized for a mission.
In most navies, a flotilla is commanded by a senior officer, usually a captain or commodore, and
Historically, flotillas were common organizational units in many European and later imperial navies, reflecting the need
Etymology: The word flotilla comes from the Spanish flota, meaning fleet, and entered English usage several