Back أميرال البحرية (الولايات المتحدة) Arabic Admiral of the Navy (USA) German Admiral of the Navy French אדמירל הצי (ארצות הברית) HE Admiral of the Navy ID Admiral of the Navy Italian Admiral of the Navy Malay Admiral of the Navy Dutch Адмирал военно-морских сил (США) Russian Admiral of the Navy Swedish
| Admiral of the Navy | |
|---|---|
 Insignia for Admiral of the Navy (1899–1917) | |
| Country |  United States |
| Service branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank group | Flag officer |
| Formation | March 24, 1903[1] (retroactive to March 2, 1899)[1] |
| Abolished | January 16, 1917[1] |
| Next lower rank | Admiral |
| Equivalent ranks | Fleet admiral |
Admiral of the Navy was the highest-possible rank in the United States Navy, prior to the creation of fleet admiral in 1944. The rank is considered to be at least equivalent to that of a five-star admiral,[2] with Admiral George Dewey being the only officer to be appointed to the rank.[3]
- ^ a b c "Biography: George Dewey (26 December 1837 - 16 January 1917)". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
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