Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom

The Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom is a now honorary office generally held by a senior (possibly retired) Royal Navy admiral. Despite the title, the Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom is usually a full admiral. He is the deputy to the Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom, who is in turn deputy to the Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom (an office that was vested from 1964-2011 to the Sovereign and is currently held by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh).

He is appointed by the Sovereign on the nomination of the First Sea Lord, and his name is published in the London Gazette by the Home Office. The Admiral retires at 70 years of age. However, admirals such as Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald have been over 80 before they retired from their office.

Contents

Rear-Admirals of England

Rear-Admirals of Great Britain

Rear-Admirals of the United Kingdom

See also

References

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  3. ^ London Gazette, 1 July 1749
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  7. ^ London Gazette, 14 June 1831
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  11. ^ London Gazette, 13 August 1847
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  18. ^ London Gazette, 26 September 1865
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  20. ^ London Gazette, 20 July 1869
  21. ^ London Gazette, 15 February 1870
  22. ^ London Gazette, 20 September 1878
  23. ^ London Gazette, 26 July 1901
  24. ^ London Gazette, 1 January 1927
  25. ^ London Gazette, 25 March 1929
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