Master of Naval Ordnance
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The Master of Naval Ordnance was an English Navy appointment created in 1546 the office holder was one of the Chief Officers of the Admiralty and a member of the Council of the Marine and a member of the Office of Ordnance until the post was abolished in 1589. He was responsible for the supply of naval ordnance for the navy.[1][2]
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Office of the Master of Naval Ordnance | |
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Navy Office | |
Member of | Council of the Marine Office of Ordnance |
Reports to | Lieutenant of the Admiralty |
Nominator | Lord Admiral of England |
Appointer | Monarch of England Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council |
Term length | Not fixed (usually held for life) |
Inaugural holder | Vice-Admiral Sir William Woodhouse |
Formation | 1546-1589 |
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