Does the Royal Navy have more admirals than ships?

Is the claim that the Royal Navy has more admirals than ships a meaningful comparison?

The reply challenges the count because lists can include honorary and retired ranks or officers serving in wider defense and NATO posts.

The comparison depends on which ships and which officers are included. Lists of admirals can contain honorary appointments and retired officers as well as serving commanders. Some serving officers hold Ministry of Defence or NATO responsibilities that extend beyond command of a Royal Navy ship. The reply therefore questions the underlying categories without supplying a verified pair of totals.