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Latest revision as of 04:00, 29 November 2025
Royal Navy Officer
Vice-Admiral James Mighells (died 21 March 1734) was a Royal Navy officer who became Comptroller of the Navy.
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]
