SIR

See also:

• CHRISTOPHER, SAINT (Christophorus, Christoferus)

CHRISTOPHER

See also:

• SIR CHRISTOPHER MYNGS (1625–1666)

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 . He first appears prominently as the captain of the " Elisabeth," which after a sharp action brought in a Dutch convoy with two men-of-war as prizes . From 1653 to 1655 he continued to command the " Elisabeth," high in favour with the council of state and recommended for promotion by the flag officers under whom he served . In 1655 he was appointed to the Marston Moor," the crew of which was on the verge of mutiny . His firm measures quelled the insubordinate spirit, and he took the vessel out to the West Indies, where he remained for some years . The Restoration government retained him in his command, and in 1664 he was made vice-admiral in Prince Rupert's squadron . As vice-admiral of the White he flew his flag at Lowestoft in 1665, and for his share in that action received the honour of knighthood . In the following year he served under the new lord high admiral, Sandwich, as vice-admiral of the Blue . He was on detachment with Prince Rupert when the great Four Days' Battle began, but returned to the main fleet in time to take part, and in this action he received a wound of which he died .