John Malyn | |
|---|---|
| Born | England |
| Died | 5 April 1563 Rye, East Sussex, England |
| Allegiance |  England |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1540–1563 |
| 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 (1544–46) 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]
- ^ Knighton, Dr C. S.; Loades, Professor David (2013). The Navy of Edward VI and Mary I. Farnham, England: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 558. ISBN 9781409482406.
- ^ Rodger, N.A.M. (1997). The safeguard of the sea : a naval history of Britain. Vol 1., 660-1649. London: Penguin. p. 198. ISBN 9780140297249.