Master of Naval Ordnance

The Master of Naval Ordnance was an English Navy appointment created in 1546 the office holder was one of the Chief Officers of the Admiralty and a member of the Council of the Marine and a member of the Office of Ordnance until the post was abolished in 1589. He was responsible for the supply of naval ordnance for the navy.^[1][2]

Office of the Master of Naval Ordnance
Navy Office
Member of	Council of the Marine Office of Ordnance
Reports to	Lieutenant of the Admiralty
Nominator	Lord Admiral of England
Appointer	Monarch of England Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
Term length	Not fixed (usually held for life)
Inaugural holder	Vice-Admiral Sir William Woodhouse
Formation	1546-1589

History

The office of Master of Naval Ordnance was a specific post within Office of Ordnance established in 1546 during the reign of Henry VIII of England. He was initially assigned to the Council of the Marine acted as a liaison between both. The post holder was responsible for the supply of naval ordnance for the navy. The post existed until 1589 when it was abolished.^[2]

Office holders

Included:^[2][3]

1. Vice-Admiral, Sir William Woodhouse, MP, 1546-1552
2. Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Wyndham, 1st Lord Felbrigg, 1552-1553
3. Vice Admiral Sir William Wynter, 1557-1589 (also Surveyor and Rigger of the Navy)