| Commander-in-Chief, North Sea | |
|---|---|
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| Department of Admiralty | |
| Reports to | Admiral of the Fleet |
| Nominator | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Appointer | First Lord of the Admiralty Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed , (usually 1-3 years) |
| Inaugural holder | Rear-Admiral of the Blue the Hon. John Byng |
| Formation | 1745-1815 |
The Commander-in-Chief, North Sea,[1] was senior appointment and an operational command of the British Royal Navy originally based at Great Yarmouth from 1745 to 1802 then at Ramsgate from 1803 until 1815.[2]
The office holder commanded the North Sea Fleet.[3]
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