Commander-in-Chief, North Sea
| Commander-in-Chief, North Sea | |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
The office holder commanded the North Sea Fleet.