James Mighells
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James Mighells | |
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| Died | 21 March 1734 |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Monck |
Vice Admiral James Mighells (died 21 March 1734) was a Royal Navy officer who became Comptroller of the Navy.
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Mighells was given command of HMS Monck and distinguished himself in a sea 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 commanded 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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Great Yarmouth Local History
- ^ Rodger, N.A.M. The Control of the Ocean: A Naval History of Britain, 1649-1815. Penguin Books, 2006. p. 229
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