In 1832 the navy board was abolished and this office holder then became a member of the Board of Admiralty until 1869, when his office was abolished and his responsibilities were assumed by the Third Naval Lord and Controller of the Navy.

In 1832 following the reforms of the naval service by the First Lord of the Admiralty Sir James Graham he abolished the Navy Board.

The Storekeeper-General was one of the five new principal officers who assumed the former responsibilities for the administration of naval stores.

Under instructions agreed with the Board of Admiralty he would be responsible for the maintenance of all stock at the naval depots, acting, and in regard to other shipbuilding materials to work in conjunction with the Surveyor of the Navy.

It was his duty to arrange for the purchasing of goods to replenish stock levels and maintain them and for the examination of all store accounts.