Flagship

A flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag. Used more loosely, it is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels, typically the first, largest, fastest, most heavily armed, or best known.

Over the years, the term "flagship" has been borrowed in metaphorical form by industries such as broadcasting, automobiles, cell phones, education, national airlines, breweries and retailing to refer to their highest profile or most expensive products and locations.

Naval use

In common naval use, the term flagship is fundamentally a temporary designation; the flagship is wherever the admiral's flag is being flown. However, admirals have always needed additional facilities; a meeting room large enough to hold all the captains of the fleet, and a place for the admiral's staff to make plans and draw up orders.

In the age of sailing ships, the flagship was typically a first-rate; the aft of one of the three decks would become the admiral's quarters and staff offices. This can be seen today on HMS Victory, the flagship of Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, now at Portsmouth, England. HMS Victory still serves the Royal Navy today as the ceremonial flagship of the First Sea Lord, making her the oldest commissioned warship in service. The USS Constitution, which also served in her day as flagship of the United States Navy, is 34 years younger, but is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

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Forbes 04 Apr 2025
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A&A Auto closing 9 of 10 stores; flagship Exeter store will remain open

Standard-Speaker 04 Apr 2025
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CNET 04 Apr 2025
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Donnybrook Fair review: Revamped flagship has extended its deli offering

The Irish Times 04 Apr 2025
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And finally... news presenter Sally Magnusson hosts BBC Scotland's flagship news show for the last ...

The Daily Mail 04 Apr 2025
She has been a prominent teatime figure on Scotland’s screens for almost 30 years, covering some of the country’s biggest news stories. But last night Sally Magnusson presented BBC’s flagship Reporting Scotland programme for the final time ... She added ... .
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Best-selling car brand AXES flagship EV after just 3 years as cheaper & newer model ...

The Sun 04 Apr 2025
All-New Kia Niro. A BEST-selling car brand has axed a flagship EV after just three years. Now a newer, cheaper model has taken a chunk out of its sales. The Kia Niro is being axedKia Ireland ... Drop in sales ... Shift in preference ... Sportage Hybrid ... Favey said.
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Elevated bites and fresh flavors: American Airlines unveils new Flagship menu items by award-winning chefs (American Airlines Group Inc)

Public Technologies 04 Apr 2025
This season, customers visiting the Flagship® lounge and Flagship® First Dining can expect a vibrant lineup of chef-crafted dishes that bring bold flavors, taking customers on a culinary journey before departing their city of origin.
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Aniioki Unveils 2025 Flagship Models: Redefining Performance Benchmarks in Electric Bikes – The A8/A9 Dual-Motor ...

GetNews 04 Apr 2025
Aniioki, the premier global brand in high-performance electric bicycles high-performance electric bicycles, today launched its 2025 flagship models – the and dual-motor e-bikes ... Video.. Breakthrough Core Technologies ... 1. Battery Safety Technology.
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Aniioki Launches 2025 Flagship E-Bikes: A8/A9 Dual-Motor Series Set New Standards in Performance and Safety

GetNews 04 Apr 2025
Every upgrade in the 2025 flagship series is the result of rigorous field testing, data-driven design decisions, and direct input from the brand’s passionate global community. How the A8/A9 Empowers Every Ride. Innovations That Work for You. 1 ... 2.
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