Vice-Admiral of the coast of Dorset

Vice Admiral of Dorset
Active1559–1835
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
TypeNaval administration
Role Admiralty court
and Naval Jurisdiction.

The Vice-Admiral of Dorset was responsible for the defence of the County of Dorset, 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 (captured by privateers), dealing with salvage claims for wrecks and acting as a judge.

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