Admiral of the South, North and West

The Admiral of the South, North and West formally known as Admiral of the Kings Southern, Northern  and Western Fleets or Admiral of all the Fleets about England  was a senior English Navy appointment and Commander-in-Chief of the English Navy from 1360 to 1369.

History
Towards the end of the 13th century three Admiralty's were created by King Edward I of England those of the Admiral of the North, the Admiral of the South and the Admiral of the West. In 1328 the Admiralty of the South its units, formations and staff was merged with the Admiralty of the North. On 18 July 1360 King Edward III of England appointed Sir John de Beauchamp by letters patent, formerly 'Admiral of the King's Southern, Northern and Western Fleets' giving him sole command of the English Navy effectively Admiral of the Fleet  two further post holders would succeed Sir John de Beauchamp. In 1370 the office was left vacant and it would not be until the 17th century that you would see an office of Admiral of the Fleet re-established in 1690 on a permanent basis.

Admirals of the South, North and West
Post holders include:
 * Admirals of all the Fleets


 * Admiral of all the Fleets: Sir John de Beauchamp, 18 July 1360 – 2 December 1360. (died in office).
 * Admiral of all the Fleets: Sir Robert de Herle, 2 Decmber 1360 - 7 July 1364 . (died-in-office)
 * Admiral of all the Fleets: Sir Ralph de Spigurnell, July 1364 - 1369 (retained title for life)