Admiral of the North and West
The Admiral of the North and West or Admiral of the North and Western Fleets was a former senior appointment of the English Navy. The post holder was Commander-in-Chief of the English navy's North and Western Fleets operating in the North Sea, the English Channel, the Southern Irish Sea and Atlantic from 1364 to 1414.
| Office of the Admiral of the North and West | |
|---|---|
| Admiralty North and West | |
| Reports to | Privy Council of England |
| Nominator | Monarch of England |
| Appointer | Monarch of England Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed , (usually for life) |
| Inaugural holder | Admiral Sir Ralph de Spigurnell |
| Formation | 1364-1414 |
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