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Vice Admiral Sir Christopher Myngs (sometimes spelled Mings, 1625–1666) was an English naval officer and privateer, most notably in the Colony of Jamaica. He came from a Norfolk family and was a relative of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell.
Famous Pirate: Christopher Myngs. Buccaneer Idol. Christopher Myngs was born in Norfolk around 1625. As a relatively young man he joined the British Royal Navy and served as an ordinary sailor with the buccaneers . Throughout years, his fleet was having many successful battles .
Vice-Admiral Christopher Myngs (1625-1666) Born in Norfolk in 1625, Myngs joined the navy shortly before the outbreak of the English Civil War and, siding with Parliament, he rapidly rose through the ranks.
Christopher Myngs was a English officer in the Royal Navy of Olive Cromwell who was responsible for many early buccaneering raids on the Spanish Main as well as helping spawn the career of the infamous Henry Morgan.
Captain Christopher Myngs. Legendary privateer who inspired many a rogue to follow in his footsteps. Sir Christopher Myngs was born at Norfolk and joined the royal navy as a cabin-boy. Staying with the navy he would rise through the ranks to become captain.
SIR CHRISTOPHER MYNGS (1625-1666), British admiral, came of a Norfolk family. Pepys' story of his humble birth is said to be erroneous. It is probable that he saw a good deal of sea-service before 1648.
Vice Admiral Sir Christopher Myngs (sometimes spelled Mings, 1625–1666) was an English naval officer and privateer, most notably in the Colony of Jamaica. He came from a Norfolk family and was a relative of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell.
