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The Navy was divided into three squadrons-Red, White and Blue-in order of seniority. Admirals were appointed to these squadrons and therefore their rank and squadron split the seniority originally into nine bands, later ten with the
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Vice-Admiral of the White was a senior rank of the Royal Navy of the United
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156:, a category that consists of the ranks of commodore, rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral of the fleet. From 1688 to 1805 the rank of Vice-Admiral of the White was fifth in the order of precedence; after 1805 it was the sixth. In 1864 it was abolished as a promotional rank.
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inaugurated squadron colours during the reign of
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412:"Information sheet no 055 Squadron colours"
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