THRESHOLD ELEMENT
\θɹˈɛʃə͡ʊld ˈɛlɪmənt], \θɹˈɛʃəʊld ˈɛlɪmənt], \θ_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_əʊ_l_d ˈɛ_l_ɪ_m_ə_n_t]\
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Board of Admiralty
- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.