James Mighells
Vice Admiral James Mighells (died 1733) was a Royal Navy officer who became Comptroller of the Navy.
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Died | 1733 |
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Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Monck |
Naval career
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. 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.Lowestoft Church.[1]
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References
- 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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Preceded by Charles Wager |
Comptroller of the Navy 1722–1733 |
Succeeded by Richard Haddock |
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