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There are five that still exist today. There IS NO evidence that one came before the other, however I would lean toward QM's.

Boatswain's Mates, Quartermaster, Gunner's Mate, Master-at-Arms, Cook (now Culinary Specialists [CS]).

I have to offer this: http://tinyurl.com/oldestnavyrating

From the Navy Personnel Command website, who I would consider the authority on this question. Yeoman is THE oldest rating in the US Navy. I am proud to be one

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