“The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.” MayImportantAbilityFateDependsOughtEqualKingdomsCommandChiefsStationsPossessedCommandersCommander In ChiefAdmiral Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
“The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.” ThreeWhiteRedBlueMajestyRed LipsAdmiral Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)