James Mighells
Royal Navy officer
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Vice-Admiral James Mighells (died 21 March 1734) was a Royal Navy officer who became Comptroller of the Navy.
James Mighells | |
|---|---|
| Died | 21 March 1734 |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
Branch |  Royal Navy |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Monck |
Naval career
Mighells was appointed commander of HMS Monck and distinguished himself in a battle off Málaga in 1704.[1] He commanded an expedition off the coast of Spain in 1719 during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.[2] He led the naval contingent in the Raid on Vigo, a naval descent on the Spanish port town of Vigo. The land forces were under the command of Lord Cobham, who successfully occupied Vigo and sent forces into the surrounding countryside.[3]
In 1722, he was appointed Comptroller of the Navy.[2] He died on 21 March 1734 and is buried in Lowestoft Church.[1]
