Robert Bennett Forbes
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Robert Bennett Forbes has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Jan 2025). Central American actor in the narrative—proposes using a U.S. Navy ship, captains USS Jamestown, and delivers aid to Cork.
Robert Bennet Forbes, was an American sea captain, China merchant and ship owner. He was active in ship construction, maritime safety, the opium trade, and charitable activities, including food aid to Ireland, which became known as America's first major disaster relief effort.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Merchant; ship captain; philanthropist |
| Affiliation | Boston mercantile/shipping interests; associated with the Forbes family trading firms |
Who talks about Robert Bennett Forbes on podcasts?
Robert Bennett Forbes came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Robert Bennett Forbes mentioned alongside?
Robert Bennett Forbes is most often mentioned alongside Father Theobold Matthew, Edward Everett and James Polk.
Worked with: Father Theobold Matthew
Worked with: Edward Everett, James Polk