Storekeeper-General of the Navy
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The Storekeeper-General of the Navy was initially a senior appointment and principal commissioner of the British Navy Board created in 1829. In 1832 the navy board was abolished and this office holder then became a member of the Board of Admiralty until 1869, when his office was abolished and his responsibilities were assumed by the Third Naval Lord and Controller of the Navy.[1]
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Office of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy | |
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Department of Admiralty | |
Reports to | Third Naval Lord and Controller of the Navy |
Appointer | First Lord of the Admiralty Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council |
Term length | Not fixed |
Formation | 1829–1869 |
First holder | Rear-Admiral: Robert Gambier Middleton |
Final holder | Hon. Robert Saunders Dundas |
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The office holder was responsible for the administering the Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy.