Treasurer of the Navy
| Office of the Treasurer of the Navy | |
|---|---|
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| Department of the Admiralty | |
| Member of | Navy Board (1546–1832) |
| Reports to | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Nominator | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 3–7 years) |
| Inaugural holder | William Gonson |
| Formation | 1524–1836 |
The Treasurer of the Navy, originally called Treasurer of Marine Causes or Paymaster of the Navy, was a civilian officer of the Royal Navy, one of the principal commissioners of the Navy Board responsible for naval finance from 1524 to 1832. The treasurer was based at the Navy Pay Office.