John Malyn | |
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Born | England |
Died | 5 April 1563 Rye, East Sussex, England |
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Years of service | 1540โ1563 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Falcon HMS Jennet HMS Willougby HMS Grehound Vice-Admiral of the Narrow Seas Admiral of the Narrow Seas |
Battles/wars | Sieges of Boulogne (1544โ46) Battle of Gravelines (1558) |
Admiral Sir John Malyn or Malen (died 5 April 1563), was a seaman, shipowner and later senior officer of the English Navy Royal who served under Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I. He died at sea off the coast of Rye, East Sussex, England whilst in command of his ship HMS Grehound that was wrecked after hitting an unseen sandbar.[1][2]