First Sea Lord

The First Sea Lord is the professional head of the Royal Navy and the whole Naval Service; it was formerly known as First Naval Lord. He also holds the title of Chief of Naval Staff, and is known by the abbreviations 1SL/CNS. The current First Sea Lord is Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope (appointed July 2009).

Read more about First Sea Lord:  History, First Naval Lords, 1828–1904, First Sea Lords, 1904–present

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