Master of Naval Ordnance
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Reports toLieutenant of the Admiralty
NominatorLord Admiral of England
AppointerMonarch of England
Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
| 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 |
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]
The office of Master of Naval Ordnance was a specific post within Office of Ordnance established in 1546 during the reign of Henry VIII of England. He was initially assigned to the Council of the Marine acted as a liaison between both. The post holder was responsible for the supply of naval ordnance for the navy. The post existed until 1589 when it was abolished.[2]
