The slave ship Forbes arrived with enslaved Africans in Martinique. About 359 people had been taken aboard and approximately 329 arrived.

Vessel: Forbes; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 234. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Taylor, Michael; Captain: Belcher, Elijah; Investor: Belcher, Elijah; Investor: Bailey, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 September 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.