Arthur Forrest (Royal Navy officer)
Arthur Forrest | |
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| Born | c. 1716 |
| Died | 26 May 1770 (aged 53–54) Jamaica |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1740–1770 |
| Rank | Captain |
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Arthur Forrest (c. 1716 - 26 May 1770) was a Royal Navy officer and planter who saw service during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War, rising to the rank of captain and the post of commodore. He also owned 3,000 acres of sugar plantations, and a considerable number of slaves, in the Colony of Jamaica.