Show the ruler of the navy the title admiral is a mo df leation of a latin word signifying e om Mu mander tander in the sense of a naval commander it was introduced into europe by y the venetians in the fourteenth fourteen tit century the english lord high admi admiral ral has the government of the navy the admiral of the fleet is the next highest officer the vice admiral and the rear admiral follow the admirals rag flag is displayed ut at the main top gallant mast head the vice admiral s at the fore top gallant mast head and the rear admirals at the mizzen top gallant mast head |