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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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He is now the chief strategic adviser to the Defence Secretary John Healey and is tipped to take over as First Sea Lord - the head of the Royal Navy.

From BBC • May 12, 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

The First Sea Lord insisted independent investigations would be slower and "lead to less good outcomes".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2022

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

The First Sea Lord was anxious to discuss details with somebody from our side of Whitehall, and the Chief wished me to take the thing up, the whole business being of a most secret character.

From Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 by Callwell, C. E. (Charles Edward), Sir

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