Counsel to the Navy Department, Ministry of Defence
| Office of the Counsel to the Navy Department, Ministry of Defence | |
|---|---|
Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Navy Board (1673-1696) Admiralty and Marine Affairs Office (1696-1707) Department of the Admiralty (1707-1964) Ministry of Defence (Navy Department) (1964-1995) | |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–5 years) |
| Inaugural holder | R Wright |
| Formation | 1673-1995 |
The Counsel to the Navy Department, Ministry of Defence originally called Counsel to the Navy Board was an appointed legal adviser to the Royal Navy from 1673 to 1995.