Admiral of Patrols

Office of the Admiral of Patrols
Ensign of the Royal Navy
Department of the Admiralty
Reports toFirst Sea Lord
NominatorFirst Lord of the Admiralty
AppointerPrime Minister
Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
Term lengthNot fixed (typically 1–2 years)
Inaugural holderRear-Admiral John de Robeck
Formation1912-1916

The Admiral of Patrols was a former command appointment within the Admiralty during World War I usually held by a junior flag officer the post was established from 1912 to 1916.

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