Sea Lord
Britishnoun
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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
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