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34 Admirals
According to the latest article, the Royal Navy only has 20 warships (19 escorts and a carrier) but 34 Admirals / Generals. The subject of Admirals and Ships (or Squadron Leaders and Squadrons) seems to set off a near pavlovian response in some people.
Who was admiral of the fleet in 1805?
Sir Rodney Mundy
Admirals of the Fleet
| Appointed | Name | Born |
|---|---|---|
| 22 January 1877 | Sir Henry Codrington | 1808 |
| 5 August 1877 | Sir Henry Keppel | 1809 |
| 27 December 1877 | The Earl of Lauderdale | 1803 |
| 27 December 1877 | Sir Rodney Mundy | 1805 |
There are currently six female commodores in the Royal Navy and 19 women holding the rank of captain. First Sea Lord, Adm Tony Radakin, said: “Jude is part of a cohort of trailblazers in the Royal Navy who have seized the opportunities on offer and risen to the top.” Follow BBC Jersey on Twitter and Facebook.
What is the highest rank in the British Royal Navy?
Admiral
Admiral (four-star) – The highest rank in the Royal Navy for serving, equivalent to a General in the British Army.
Who is the best admiral of all time?
Yi Sun-sin: history’s greatest admiral. When we think of great naval commanders, we immediately think of Horatio Nelson. He fought 13 battles, winning eight.
Who is the most senior officer in the Royal Navy?
First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE. As the professional head of the Royal Navy, the First Sea Lord is responsible for delivering the Navy that Defence and the Nation demands; maintaining the fighting effectiveness, efficiency and morale of the Naval Service.
Has there ever been a 6 star admiral?
Post–World War II As such, the rank of Admiral of the Navy continued to be inactive. The rank of General of the Armies had previously been granted, in 1919, to active-duty four-star General John J. Pershing.
Who is the most senior woman in the Royal Navy?
A woman from Bridgend has been recognised by the Guiness World Records as the longest-serving female in the Royal Navy. Barbara McGregor first joined the force in 1977 and retired on January 31 this year – her impressive career spanning 43 years and 189 days.
| Chief of Naval Operations | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Admiral Michael M. Gilday since 22 August 2019 | |
| United States Navy Office of the Chief of Naval Operations | |
| Abbreviation | CNO |
| Member of | Joint Chiefs of Staff |
Is admiral higher than commodore?
Navy a commodore is ranked above a captain and below a rear admiral; the designation has usually been used only in wartime. Outside the navies, the master of any vessel is addressed as captain, and the term is usually applied as a courtesy to marine pilots.
Who was the best admiral in ww2?
Chester W. Nimitz
| Fleet admiral Chester W. Nimitz | |
|---|---|
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II Battle of the Coral Sea Battle of Midway Solomon Islands campaign Battle of the Philippine Sea Battle of Leyte Gulf Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Okinawa |
Who was the greatest general in history?
Napoleon Bonaparte After 43 battles, he has a WAR score of more than 16, which blows the competition away. There can be no question: Napoleon is the greatest tactical general of all time, and the math proves it.