This article is about the former U.S. Navy rank. For other uses of the rank "Admiral", see Admiral.
Admiral of the Navy
Insignia for Admiral of the Navy (1899–1917)
Country
United States
Service branch
United States Navy
Rank group
Flag officer
Formation
March 24, 1903[1] (retroactive to March 2, 1899)[1]
Abolished
January 16, 1917[1]
Next lower rank
Admiral
Equivalent ranks
Fleet admiral
Admiral of the Navy was the highest-possible rank in the United States Navy, prior to the creation of fleet admiral in 1944. The rank is considered to be at least equivalent to that of a five-star admiral,[2] with Admiral George Dewey being the only officer to be appointed to the rank.[3]
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