Admiral
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The rank admiral denotes the commander in chief of a single fleet or squadron, or in general, any flag officer whatever. In the British navy, besides the admiral who commands in chief, there are the Vice Admiral, who commands the second squadron; and the Rear Admiral who commands the third. The admiral carries his flag at the main-top-mast-head. (A-B pg 26)
