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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 | Pierre-Alexander ForfaitFrench Designer Ship Builder Administrator Service 1773-1806 He is unfairly dismissed following the construction of a failed ship . | ref:673 | |
| 1810 | 1810/09 | Alain Joseph Dordelin (Comte de l'Empire)French Naval Sailor Administrator Marine Service 1780-1812 | FWIKI |
| 1813 | 1814 | Maurice Julien Émeriau de BeauvergerFrench Naval Sailor Service 1782-1814 | FWIKI |