John Nevell
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Vice Admiral John Nevell, Neville, Nevill or Nevil, (died 17 August 1697), was an officer in the Royal Navy. He is best known for the failed attempt to intercept the treasure-laden fleet of Pointis after the raid on Cartagena in 1697. He died later that year in Virginia from yellow fever.
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Died | 17 August 1697 |
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Allegiance | Kingdom of England |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1673ā1697 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Commands held | Ann (yacht) Bristol Rupert Garland Crown Elizabeth Henrietta Royal Sovereign Kent Britannia Mediterranean Fleet |
Battles/wars | Third Anglo-Dutch War Nine Years' War |
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