What does captain mean in transportation?

Question

is it in the land air or water category?

Answer 1

God, boss, "listen to me or i'll throw you in the brig for insubordination" .... take your pick

Answer 2

Captain is essentially a term to designate who is boss.  Captain John explained Army, Air Force and Marine but,  A Navy Captain is a Bird Colonel in the Army.  Equivalent of Army Captain is a Lieutenant in the Navy.

Answer 3

The one who runs the ship

Answer 4

"Captains" can be found in may areas of both Civilian and Military life... they are also found on land, in air, and at sea.

At sea:

"Captain" (nautical), is the traditional customary title given to the person in charge of a ship at sea. On most legal documents in the merchant shipping industry, the captain is more formally referred to as the ship's Master. A nautical "Captain" may be a civilian with a master's license or a naval commissioned officer of any rank.

In the air:

"Captain" (civil aviation), is the "pilot in command" (PIC) of an aircraft is the person aboard the aircraft who is ultimately responsible for its operation and safety during flight.

On the ground:

"Captain" (military) In the United States Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, the rank of Captain is above that of the First lieutenant and below that of a Major.  Army & Marine Captains generally command company-sized units. When given such a command, they bear the title Company Commander.

Else where:

Police Captain

Fire  Captain

Football Captain

Baseball Captain

Most Famous Captains:

Captain Bligh

Captain Kirk

Captain Marvel

Captain Kangaroo

Hope this answers your question...

Happy & Safe Boating!

Captain John