James Gother

Commodore James Gother was a Royal Navy officer who briefly served as Commander-in-Chief, The Thames from 7 April 1696 to 15 April 1696.

Naval career

Promoted to captain in May 1689, Gother commanded, successively, the fourth-rate, the third-rate and the second-rate. He was court-martialled for failing to intercept the privateer, Jean Bart, and for allowing him to slip through a blockade and into Dunkirk in 1691. He then saw action in HMS Restoration during the action at Barfleur in May 1692. He briefly served as Commander-in-Chief, The Thames from 7 April 1696 to 15 April 1696.