Sub-Lieutenant

A Sub-Lieutenant is a junior naval commissioned officer or subordinate officer, ranking below a Lieutenant.

Related Topics:
Commissioned officer - Subordinate officer - Lieutenant

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In the Royal Navy a sub-lieutenant ranks above a Second Lieutenant in the British Army and a Pilot Officer in the Royal Air Force, and is roughly equivalent to an Army Lieutenant and an RAF Flying Officer.

Related Topics:
Royal Navy - Second Lieutenant - British Army - Pilot Officer - Royal Air Force - Lieutenant - Flying Officer

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During the 18th century, many midshipmen had taken to seeking appointments as master's mates in search of better pay during the long wait for promotion to Lieutenant. This was later formalised as a step on the way to the rank of Lieutenant, and the commissioned rank of Mate was created in 1840, being renamed Sub-Lieutenant in 1860.

Related Topics:
18th century - Midshipmen - Master's mate - Mate - 1840 - 1860

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Between 1800 and 1814 midshipmen and master's mates who had passed the examination for Lieutenant were known as Sub-Lieutenants.

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1800 - 1814

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In the modern Royal Navy, officers are promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant after two years in the rank of Midshipman, or upon reaching the age of 20, whichever is earlier. Those joining after their twentieth birthday start as Sub-Lieutenants, and those over 21 (mostly graduates) start as Sub-Lieutenants with one year's seniority.

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