naval control of shipping officer

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naval control of shipping officer

A naval officer appointed to form merchant convoys and control and coordinate the routing and movements of such convoys, independently sailed merchant ships, and hospital ships in and out of a port or base, subject to the directions of the operational control authority.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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