James Nicholson (naval officer)

James Nicholson
Born1737
Chestertown, Maryland, British America
Died(1804-09-02)September 2, 1804
New York City, U.S.
Allegiance Great Britain
 United States
Service/branch Royal Navy
Continental Navy
RankSenior captain
CommandsUSS Virginia and USS Trumbull
Battles/wars
Relations

James Nicholson (1737 – 2 September 1804) was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.