Admiral of the Navy

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 groupFlag officer
FormationMarch 24, 1903[1]
(retroactive to March 2, 1899)[1]
AbolishedJanuary 16, 1917[1]
Next lower rankAdmiral
Equivalent ranksFleet 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]

  1. ^ a b c "Biography: George Dewey (26 December 1837 - 16 January 1917)". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
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