Andrew Wood of Largo

For other people named Andrew Wood, see Andrew Wood (disambiguation).

Andrew Wood of Largo
Sir Andrew with two ships 'The yellow Carvel' and 'The Flower' beat four of the English
Born
Scotland
Died1515 (1516)
Scotland
Allegiance Kingdom of Scotland
Branch Royal Scots Navy
Service years1488-1515
RankCaptain

Sir Andrew Wood of Largo (died 1515) was a Scottish sea captain. Beginning as a merchant in Leith, he was involved in national naval actions and rose to become Lord High Admiral of Scotland. He was knighted c. 1495. He may have transported James III across the Firth of Forth to escape the rebels in 1488.

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