List of vice-admirals of Cornwall


This is a list of people who have served as Vice-Admiral of Cornwall. This vice-admiralty jurisdiction was divided into North and South Cornwall between 1601 and 1715, with a separate vice-admiral for each; in addition, two members of the Godolphin family were vice-admirals of the Isles of Scilly between 1570 and 1638. The Vice-Admiral of Cornwall is an office of the Duchy of Cornwall, and is also sometimes referred to as the Lord High Admiral of Cornwall.

Vice-admirals of Cornwall (1559–1601)

Vice-admirals of North Cornwall (1601–1715)

Vice-admirals of South Cornwall (1601–1715)

Vice-admirals of the Isles of Scilly (1570–1638)

  • Francis Godolphin (senior) 1570–1606?vacant
  • Francis Godolphin (junior) bef. 1630–1638

Vice-admirals of Cornwall (1715–1917)