Chief Inspector of Machinery (Royal Navy)

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The rank was introduced as Chief Inspector of Machinery Afloat by Order in Council of 6 July, 1866. It ranked with Paymasters-in-Chief and Secretaries to Admirals of the Fleet.[1] The rank was to be given to the three Inspectors of Machinery Afloat in the Steam Reserve and the two Assistants to Chief Engineers in the Steam Factories. The full pay was £1 7s. 5d. a day for £500 7s. 1d. a year.

By Order in Council of 17 May, 1867, the rank was made honorary, and was "to be given to Officers of long and meritorious service."

As of 1 April, 1900, Chief Inspectors of Machinery ranked with Captains of 3 years' seniority, according to date of commission.[2]

From 1 April, 1903, Chief Inspectors of Machinery were restyled Engineer Rear-Admirals.[3]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Orders in Council for the Regulation of the Naval Service. III. p. 150.
  2. ↑ Order in Council of 29 June, 1900.
  3. ↑ Order in Council of 28 March, 1903.

Bibliography

  • The Orders in Council for the Regulation of the Naval Service. Vol. III. London: For Her Majesty's Stationary Office. 1873.

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