Navy Board

The Navy Board (1546-1832)
	The Flag of the Navy Board in 1832
Board overview
Formed	24 April 1546
Preceding Board	Council of the Marine;
Dissolved	1 June 1832
Jurisdiction	Kingdom of England (1546-1707); Great Britain (1707–1801); United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1832);
Headquarters	Navy Office
Board executive	Lieutenant of the Admiralty; Treasurer of the Navy; Comptroller of the Navy;
Parent department	Admiralty

The Navy Board (formerly known as the Council of the Marine or Council of the Marine Causes) was the commission responsible for the day-to-day civil administration of the Royal Navy between 1546 and 1832. The board was headquartered within the Navy Office.

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