His responsibilities included pressing men for naval service , deciding the lawfulness of prizes ( captured by privateers ) , dealing with salvage claims for wrecks and acting as a judge .
As a Vice-Admiral , the post holder was the chief of naval administration for his district .
post holder 's responsibilities included pressing men for naval service , deciding the lawfulness of prizes ( captured by privateers ) , dealing with salvage claims for wrecks and acting as a judge .
As a Vice-Admiral , the post holder was the chief of naval administration for his district .