James Wishart
Admiral Sir James Wishart (1659–1723) was a Scottish admiral in the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth. Wishart served at the Battle of Cadiz and the Battle of Vigo Bay in 1702 and at the Capture of Gibraltar.
Sir James Wishart | |
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James Wishart by Michael Dahl | |
| Born | 1659 |
| Died | 1723 |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of England |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Pearl HMS Mary Galley HMS Swiftsure Mediterranean Fleet |
| Battles/wars | War of the Spanish Succession |
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