Master of ships

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The Master of Ships is the king's advisor charged with running the navy. Duties of the Master of Ships include arranging for the building and maintenance of warships and obtaining crew for the warship and commanding naval operations. The Master of Ships also sits on the small council.

History

During The War of Conquest Daemon Velaryon served as the first ever Master of Ships and died during the war in Gulltown when the Targaryen fleet was put to the torch. After the death of Tywin Lannister, Queen Regent Cersei renamed the office Grand Admiral.[1]

List of Known Masters of Ships

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 17, Cersei IV.