Temple West

Temple West
Born1713
Died9 August 1757
Buried
St John's, West Wickham, Kent
AllegianceKingdom of Great Britain
Service / branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1727–1757
RankVice-Admiral
CommandsHMS Grampus
HMS Alderney
HMS Deal Castle
HMS Sapphire
HMS Dartmouth
HMS Warwick
HMS St George
HMS Devonshire
Ribadeo Station
Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty
Battles / wars
Spouse(s)Francis Balchen
Children3
RelationsRichard West (father)
Gilbert West (brother)
Sir John West (grandson)

Vice-Admiral Temple West (1713 – 9 August 1757) was a British naval officer, best known for his role as second-in-command to Admiral John Byng during the Battle of Minorca in 1756.