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Sea Lord

British  

noun

  1. (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

Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins has taken over the role after Adm Sir Ben Key was removed as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff while under investigation over allegations of misconduct.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

First Sea Lord Ben Key said he was "intensely saddened" by the incident.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 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

Only doubt is whether First Sea Lord will think it worth while to devote to Parliamentary duties the measure of time exacted from First Lord of Admiralty.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir