List of vice-admirals of North Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vice Admiral of North Wales |
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|---|---|
| Active | ?-1884 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Type | Naval administration |
| Role |  Admiralty courtand Naval Jurisdiction. |
The Vice-Admiral of North Wales was an important official who helped protect the coast of North Wales. This person was in charge of naval matters in the area. For many years, this role was also combined with similar roles in Carmarthen and Pembroke.
What did a Vice-Admiral do?
A Vice-Admiral was like the main naval boss for their region. They handled many important tasks related to the sea.
One key job was to find and recruit men for the navy. This was sometimes called "pressing" men into service. They also decided if ships and goods captured by privateers (private ships allowed to attack enemy vessels) were legally taken. These captured items were called "prizes."
The Vice-Admiral also dealt with claims for things found from shipwrecks. This was known as "salvage." Plus, they acted as a judge for sea-related legal cases.
By 1863, these jobs had mostly become honorary. This means the Vice-Admiral didn't do much actual work. Instead, it was more of a title. People were chosen for the role by the Lord High Admiral or by the Crown.
Who were the Vice-Admirals of North Wales?
Here is a list of some of the people who held the title of Vice-Admiral of North Wales over the years. Some also held the title for Carmarthen and Pembroke at the same time.
- 1559 – William Wood (Anglesey and Merioneth)
- 1562 – Lewis Griffith (Denbigh and Flint)
- 1563 – John Gwynne (Caernarvon)
- 1567 – Sir Nicholas Arnold (Merioneth)
- 1567 – Richard Bulkeley (Anglesey, Caernarvon and Merioneth)
- 1571 – William Wynn (Caernarvon and Merioneth)
- 1574 – John Lloyd (Caernarvon)
- 1577–1584 – Sir Richard Bulkeley (Anglesey, Caernarvon and Merioneth)
- 1579 – William Wynne (Flint)
- 1585 – Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (died 1588)
- 1587–1592 – no appointments known
- 1592–1605 – Richard Leveson
- 1605–1627 – Sir Richard Trevor
- 1627 – John Griffith
- 1644 – Sir Thomas Myddleton
- 1647 – Thomas Glynne
- 1647 – Thomas Mytton (died 1656)
- 1649–1660 – No appointment known
- 1660–1666 – Sir John Owen
- 1666–1679 – John Robinson
- 1679–1688 – Robert Bulkeley, 2nd Viscount Bulkeley
- 1688–1696 – Sir William Williams, 6th Baronet
- 1697–1701 – Hugh Nanney
- 1701–1702 – Richard Bulkeley, 3rd Viscount Bulkeley
- 1702–1710 – Richard Bulkeley, 4th Viscount Bulkeley
- 1710–1711 – Sir Arthur Owen, 3rd Baronet
- 1711–1715 – Richard Bulkeley, 4th Viscount Bulkeley
- 1715–1753 – Sir Arthur Owen, 3rd Baronet
- 1753–1776 – Sir William Owen, 4th Baronet (also Vice-Admiral of Pembroke 1761–<1776)
- 1775–1786 – Sir Hugh Owen, 5th Baronet (also Vice-Admiral of Pembroke 1775–1786)
- 1786–1790 – Office vacant
- 1790–1812 – Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (also Vice-Admiral of Carmarthen 1790–1812 and Vice-Admiral of Pembroke 1790–1812)
- 1812–1854 – Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey (also Vice-Admiral of Carmarthen 1812–1854)
- 1854–1884 – Edward Mostyn Lloyd-Mostyn, 2nd Baron Mostyn (also Vice-Admiral of Carmarthen 1854–1884)
