This rank was introduced in 2002 and placed between wiceadmirał (Vice Admiral) and Admirał (Admiral). Before this there were three admirals rank in the Polish Navy - Kontradmirał (Rear Admiral), Vice Admiral and Admiral (now highest). As of 2008 three persons held this rank: * Marek Brągoszewski * Roman Krzyżelewski * Ryszard Łukasik This list not include those, who were Admirals, when it was highest, but "three star" not "four" rank.