James Davis (mariner)

Captain
James Davis
Bornc. 1575[1]
Kingdom of England
DiedFebruary 16, 1623(1623-02-16) (aged 47–48)
James City, Virginia Colony
Other namesJames Davies
Occupation(s)Adventurer, sea captain
Known forCaptain of the Virginia (of Northern Colony)
Notable workThe Relation of a Voyage unto New England begun from the Lizard, ye first of June, 1607

James Davis (b.c. 1575d. 1623) was an English ship captain and author. He was part of the expedition of the Virginia Company of Plymouth which established the short-lived Popham Colony, also called "Northern Virginia."