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unusual facts about Lord Admiral



John de Vere, 13th Earl of Oxford

His attainder was repealed, he was restored to his estates and titles, and received many appointments and grants, including appointment as Lord Admiral on 21 September, and chief steward of the Duchy of Lancaster south of Trent and Constable of the Tower of London on 22 September 1485.

Tudor navy

In 1512 Sir Edward Howard took over as Lord Admiral, and attacked on 10 August, with inconclusive results despite a memorable slugging match between the English Regent and the French Cordelière resulting in the destruction of both.


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Edward Popham

On 17 July 1648 he had instructions to accompany, Robert, Earl of Warwick, the lord admiral to sea, the Charles, Prince of Wales having a squadron on the coast; but three days later they were countermanded, and Sir Walter Strickland was sent in his stead.

James Erisey

Erisey was captain of the "White Lion", a private warship owned by Charles Lord Howard of Effingham, who at the time was Lord Admiral of England.