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The Préfet Maritime is a servant of the French State who exercises authority over the sea in one particular region (a Préfecture maritime).
The dignity was created in 1800 to unify the command of harbours (civil administrator) and the command of the Navy (Admiral).
from Wikipedia
| Date from | Date to | Holder | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800/09 | Joseph Marie NiellyFrench Naval Sailor Merchant Sailor Service 1758-1821 | ref:631 | |
| 1814/06/13 | Yves Marie Gabriel Pierre Le Coat de Saint-Haouen (Baron de Saint-Haouen)French Naval Sailor Service 1770-1817 | FWIKI |