Canada
There are 4 grades of seaman/matelot in the Royal Canadian Navy:
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Ordinary seaman or matelot de troisième classe in French
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Able seaman or matelot de deuxième classe in French
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Leading seaman or matelot de première classe in French
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Master seaman or matelot-chef in French
The rank of master seaman is unique because it was created only for the Canadian Navy. It does not follow the British tradition of other Canadian ranks. It corresponds to the rank of master corporal/caporal-chef.
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