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rear admiral Nfld, Hist. 
the title given to the captain of the third ship to arrive in a harbor at the beginning of a fishing season, a position carrying with it numerous benefits.
See also: fishing admiral
- 1765 The Master of the third arriving British Fishing Ship asaforementioned (besides being Rear-Admiral of the Harbour) shall enjoy in common with the first and second Ships, the eclusive Privilege of trafficking with the Savages.
- 1883 . . . the masters of the second and third vessels were to be vice-admiral and rear-admiral. . . .
- 1765 The Master of the third arriving British Fishing Ship asaforementioned (besides being Rear-Admiral of the Harbour) shall enjoy in common with the first and second Ships, the eclusive Privilege of trafficking with the Savages.