James Mugford

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James Mugford (19 May 1749 - 19 May 1776) was a captain in the Continental Navy.

Captain Mugford commanded schooner Franklin in the Continental Navy, serving through 1775 in John Manley’s squadron off Boston. He captured British ship Hope with a large cargo of military stores and powder, and took his prize into Boston, running under the noses of the British fleet lying in the outer harbor.

Franklin was attacked later in the company of Lady Washington; Captain Mugford was killed in the action.

Two United States Navy ships, USS Mugford, have been named for him.

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.