Admiral of the Navy
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, with Admiral George Dewey being the only officer to be appointed to the rank.
| Admiral of the Navy | |
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Insignia for Admiral of the Navy (1899–1917) | |
| Country | United States |
| Service branch | United States Navy |
| Rank group | Flag officer |
| Formation | March 24, 1903 (retroactive to March 2, 1899) |
| Abolished | January 16, 1917 |
| Next lower rank | Admiral |
| Equivalent ranks | Fleet admiral |
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