Master of Naval Ordnance

Office of the Master of Naval Ordnance
Navy Office
Member ofCouncil of the Marine
Office of Ordnance
Reports toLieutenant of the Admiralty
NominatorLord Admiral of England
AppointerMonarch of England
Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
Term lengthNot fixed (usually held for life)
Inaugural holderVice-Admiral Sir William Woodhouse
Formation1546-1589

The Master of Naval Ordnance was an English Navy appointment created in 1546 the office holder was one of the Chief Officers of the Admiralty and a member of the Council of the Marine and a member of the Office of Ordnance until the post was abolished in 1589. He was responsible for the supply of naval ordnance for the navy.