Vice Admiral Johan Erik Samuelson was a senior Swedish Navy officer. Samuelson's senior postings includes as flag captain (1943–1945), as Commander-in-Chief of the Coastal Fleet (1946–1950), and Commanding Admiral of the Naval Command South (1950–1958).

Vice admiral is a three-star commissioned naval officer rank in the Swedish Navy. Vice admiral ranks above rear admiral and below admiral. Vice admiral is equivalent to the rank of lieutenant general.