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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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He became rear-admiral in 1854 and vice-admiral in 1859.
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He was knighted in 1877, and in the same year became a vice-admiral on the retired list.
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In 1592 Crosse was vice-admiral of a fleet assembled by Ralegh.
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In 1596 Crosse was a vice-admiral at the capture of Cadiz, where he was knighted.
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More officers were created, such as the surveyor and rigger, the vice-admiral , and the master of naval ordnance.