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Admiral

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

The chief commander of a fleet, of which there are in Britain three grades—admirals, vice-admirals, and rear-admirals, the first displaying his flag on the main mast, the second on the fore, and the third on the mizzen.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Admiral'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​a/admiral.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.