0 an officer of very high rank in the navy: --
[ as form of address ] Yes, Admiral.
Admiral Nelson/Horatio Nelson
1 a naval officer of the highest rank --
On page 13 there are four admirals and on page 14, four admirals.
It is not the admirals who make decisions.
I think it important in this connection to read the further suggestions of this distinguished admiral.
If we look back into history, it is, of course, true that this country has produced a larger number of highly competent admirals than generals.
As there could be no doubt of the admiral's significance, there could be no assurance that the government would recognise it as fully as he had hoped.
The admiral's tars rushed to his defence, and the symbolism of their ' intervention ' was attached to the discourses of loyalty operating in the summer of 1796.
The admiral was a highly decorated figure who had proved his effectiveness collaborating with top officials, not least of all regarding propaganda for his previous expeditions.
In the wake of this disaster the captive prince and the admiral moved in different directions.
