Sea Lord

British

noun

(in Britain) either of the two serving naval officers ( First and Second Sea Lords ) who sit on the admiralty board of the Ministry of Defence

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It's a daunting challenge for the man charged with supervising Britain's response, the First Sea Lord Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

The head of the Navy, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, said he was "truly sorry" and that such behaviour was "intolerable".

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

Gen. Carter, who will be replaced by Admiral Tony Radakin, the professional head of the Royal Navy, known as the First Sea Lord, led British forces during their own withdrawal from Afghanistan this summer.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2021

First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, said he was a "devoted former Commandant General who had served the nation, the Royal Navy and his beloved Corps with distinction".

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2021

The Fourth Sea Lord has a deal to plan, For he's, chief of all, the Transport man.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 by Various

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