The rank of midshipman originated during the Tudor and Stuart eras, and originally referred to a post for an experienced … See more

In the modern Royal Navy, a midshipman is the lowest rank of officer, and ranks with second lieutenant in the British Army and pilot officer in the Royal Air Force and above all enlisted and warrant ranks. A midshipman's rank insigni… See more

Today, ranks equivalent to midshipman exist in many countries. Using U.S. midshipman or pre-fleet board UK midshipman as the basis for comparison, the equivalent rank would be a naval cadet in training t… See more

1. ^ A midshipman was a petty officer who could be demoted by the captain, but outranked most other petty officers and lesser warrant officers, such as the Master-at-arms.
2. ^ Horatio Nelson served as an able seama… See more

• Blake, Nicholas; Lawrence, Richard (2005), The Illustrated Companion to Nelson's Navy, Stackpole Books, ISBN 0-8117-3275-4, OCLC 70659490
• Cheema, Pervaiz Iqbal (2003), The Armed Forces of Pakistan, … See more