post-rank

While these transactions were taking place, however, Captain Nelson had, on the 11th of June 1779, obtained his post-rank, through the same generous influence as withdrew him from the now fortunate Lowestoffe.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 James Harrison

James Yeo, for the vessel which he had first and long commanded, to which he had been promoted for distinguished gallantry in winning her, and in which he finally reached post-rank.

Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2 1877

Even with this rough-riding over obstacles, -- for the other officers promoted, however useful in their former grade, not being wanted as admirals, remained perforce unemployed, -- the advantage of reaching post-rank betimes is evident enough; and to this chiefly

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

She wants me, at all events, to serve as a commander till I obtain a post-rank; and her kind friends here offer her a home till she has one of her own.

The Three Lieutenants William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

"I'm only thinking that an unlucky dog like myself, who has lost his ship, has very little chance of getting another," said Adair; "and that the bright hopes I entertained of soon getting my post-rank must be abandoned for ever."

The Three Commanders William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Shortly afterwards he was raised to post-rank, the _Confiance_ being rated as a post-ship, with an armament of 22 carronades, 18-pounders, and a complement of 140 men and boys, in order that he might still remain her captain.

How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

That Captain Bingham's conduct was considered most gallant was proved by his being immediately promoted to post-rank.

How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Tisiphone on his way to England; while her late commander was in possession of his post-rank, and captain of one of his Majesty's ships of the line of seventy-four guns; and all this effected in less than two hours!

Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I John Ross 1816

While these transactions were taking place, however, Captain Nelson had, on the 11th of June 1779, obtained his post-rank, through the same generous influence as withdrew him from the now fortunate Lowestoffe.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson Harrison, James 1806

Even with this rough-riding over obstacles, ” for the other officers promoted, however useful in their former grade, not being wanted as admirals, remained perforce unemployed, ” the advantage of reaching post-rank betimes is evident enough; and to this chiefly Nelson referred in acknowledging his permanent indebtedness to Sir Peter Parker.

The Life of Nelson Mahan, A. T. 1897