Vice-Admiral of Cheshire


The holder of the post Vice-Admiral of Cheshire was responsible for the defence County of Cheshire, England. As a Vice-Admiral, the post holder was the chief of naval administration for his district. His responsibilities included pressing men for naval service, deciding the lawfulness of prizes, dealing with salvage claims for wrecks and acting as a judge.

History

The earliest record of an appointment was of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby bef. 1569–1572
In 1863 the Registrar of the Admiralty Court stated that the offices had 'for many years been purely honorary'. Appointments were made by the Lord High Admiral when this officer existed. When the admiralty was in commission appointments were made by the crown by letters patent under the seal of the admiralty court.

Vice Admirals of Cheshire

This is a list of people who have served as Vice-Admiral of Cheshire.
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