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James Mighells

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James Mighells
Died21 March 1734
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Service / branch Royal Navy
RankVice Admiral
CommandsHMS 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 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]

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Military offices
Preceded by Comptroller of the Navy
1722–1733
Succeeded by