Charles Gaspard Hyacinthe de Forbin La Barben (Aix-en-Provence, 26 February 1741 — ?)
[10] At the Battle of Providien on 12 April 1782, [6] Forbin's Vengeur stayed largely out of the action.
[11] Engaged by HMS Exeter, she veered to aim her broadside at her, which prevented her from closing the distance.
In consequence, the two ships exchanged fire from too large a distance and were ineffectual.
[13][2] His conduct was later attributed "more to incompetence and a lack of character than to ill will", he was freed and asked to resign.