Treasurer of the Navy
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The Treasurer of the Navy,[1] originally called Treasurer of Marine Causes[2] or Paymaster of the Navy,[3] was a civilian officer of the Royal Navy, one of the principal commissioners of the Navy Board responsible for naval finance[4] from 1524 to 1832. The treasurer was based at the Navy Pay Office.
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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 |
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