Navarch (ναύαρχος, pronounced návarchos) is a Greek word meaning `leader of the ships`, which in some states became the title of an office equivalent to that of a modern admiral. == Historical usage == Not all states gave their naval commanders such a title. Athens, for instance, placed its fleet under the command of generals (strategoi..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navarch
Na'varch noun [ Latin navarchus , Greek nay`archo`s ; nay^s ship + 'archo`s chief.] (Gr. Antiq.) The commander of a fleet. Mitford. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/7