rank

The Sailor's Word-Book

Degree of dignity; officers of the navy rank with those of the army according to the following table:


1. The Admirals of the Fleet rank with Field-marshals.

2. Admirals " Generals.

3. Vice-admirals " Lieutenant-generals.

4. Rear-admirals " Major-generals.

5. Captains of the Fleet }

6. Commodores } " Brigadier-generals.

7. Captains of 3 years " Colonels.

8. Captains under 3 years " Lieutenant-colonels.

9. Commanders next to Do.

10. Lieutenants, 8 years rank with Majors.

11. Lieutenants, under 8 years " Captains.

12. Sub-lieutenants " Lieutenants.

13. Midshipmen " Ensigns.

Also, the order or straight line made by men drawn up side by side.

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