Marine Department (Royal Navy)
| Secretariat overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1755 |
| Dissolved | 1809 |
| Jurisdiction | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | |
| Secretariat executive |
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| Parent department | Department of Admiralty |
The Marine Department, originally called the Marine Office, was created in 1755 as a result of the formation of the Corps of the Royal Marines and was a department within the Admiralty. The department was a civilian secretariat responsible for corresponding with the various Royal Marine Divisions. It existed until 1809 when its functions were merged into the Marine Pay Department. The department was administered by the First Secretary of the Marine who was supported by a deputy the Second Secretary of the Marine.