Master of Naval Ordnance

The  Master of Naval Ordnance was an English Navy appointment created in 1546 the office holder was one of the Chief Officers of the Admiralty and a member of the Council of the Marine and a member of the Office of Ordnance until the post was abolished in 1589. He was responsible for the supply of naval ordnance for the navy.

History
The office of Master of Naval Ordnance was an specific post within Office of Ordnance established in 1546 during the reign of Henry VIII of England. He was initially assigned to the Council of the Marine acted as a liaison between both. The post holder was responsible for the supply of naval ordnance for the navy. The post existed until 1589 when it was abolished.

Office holders
Included:
 * 1) Vice-Admiral, Sir William Woodhouse, MP, 1546-1552
 * 2) Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Wyndham, 1st Lord Felbrigg, 1552-1553
 * 3) Vice Admiral Sir William Wynter, 1557-1589 (also Surveyor and Rigger of the Navy)