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This article has an unclear citation style. The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting. (April 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this message) British Admirals. Britannia Viewing the Conquerors of the Seas, 1800 Admiral is a senior rank of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, which equates to the NATO rank code OF-9, formally ...
The department existed until 1707 when England and Scotland united to form the Kingdom of Great Britain, after which it was known as the British Admiralty. Under Henry VIII , the Admiralty supervised the creation of a "Navy Royal", [ 2 ] with its own secretariat, dockyards and a permanent core of purpose-built warships. [ 3 ]
King John began maintaining a number of large ships in the king's own name and the Cinque Port wardens developed into admirals, permanent officers ready to levy and command fleets and provided legal jurisdiction over England's seas and coasts. A full standing navy took shape during the 16th century and finally became a regular establishment ...
1 Lord Admirals of England 1385 –1628, 1638 –1708 2 Lord High Admirals of Great Britain 1708 – 1709 3 Lord High Admirals of the United Kingdom 1827 –1828, 1964 –present
At that time there were three such Courts, appointed by Admirals responsible for waters to the north, south and west of England. In 1483 these local courts were amalgamated into a single High Court of Admiralty, administered by the Lord High Admiral of England. [20] The Deputy Lord High Admiral presided over the High Court.
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The British Admirals of the Fleet 1734 – 1995. Great Britain: Pen & Sword Books. ISBN 0-85052-835-6. Howarth, David (1980). The Dreadnoughts. Time Life. ISBN 978-0809427116. Hough, Richard (1969). Admiral of the Fleet: The Life of John Fisher. Macmillan. ISBN 978-1111875800. Hough, Richard (1992). Edward and Alexandra: Their Private And ...
Attack of the British army on Cartagena de Indias commanded by Vice Admiral Edward Vernon British medal commemorating the expected victory of Cartagena de Indias, that actually ended in defeat. It shows Vernon looking down upon the Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo ("Don Blass"). The medal says "The pride of Spain humbled by ad. Vernon".