![]() Master's mates were ranked under the master and above the quartermasters. Six master's mates were allowed on a first rate, three on a third rate, and two on most frigates. By the mid-eighteenth century, he was far more likely to be a superior midshipman, still waiting to pass his examination for lieutenant or to receive his commission, but taking rather more responsibility aboard ship. Originally, a master's mate was an experienced petty officer who assisted the master but was not in line for promotion to lieutenant. Master's mates evolved into the modern rank of sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy, while in the merchant service they evolved into the numbered mates or officers. Nimitz.Master's mate is an obsolete rating which was used by the Royal Navy, United States Navy and merchant services in both countries for a senior petty officer who assisted the master. Others are shelved under individual personal names such as Captain Kidder Breese, Chief Engineer William Wood, and Admirals Arleigh Burke and Chester W. ![]() ![]() Note: Most Commissioning Certificates are located in the manuscript collection map case, drawer number seven. ** Signed by Henry Knox, Secretary of the Navy Under President Roosevelt Roosevelt, Acting Secretary of the Navy Under President Roosevelt Wilber Secretary of the Navy Under President Coolidge ![]() ** Signed Gordan Woodbury Acting Secretary of the Navy under President Wilson. Pay Inspector of the Navy Commander (permanent)Īssistant Surgeon/Lieutenant (junior grade) ** Signed by Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy under President Lincoln ![]()
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