John Laforey
Sir John Laforey | |
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| Born | 1729 |
| Died | 14 June 1796 (aged 66–67) |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1748–1796 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Ontario HMS Hunter HMS Echo HMS Levant HMS Pallas HMS Ocean HMS Invincible Resident Commissioner Antigua Commissioner of the Navy Leeward Islands Station Resident Commissioner Plymouth HMS Trusty Leeward Islands Station |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Baronet |
Admiral Sir John Laforey, 1st Baronet (1729 – 14 June 1796) was a senior and controversial British naval officer of the 18th century whose extensive career was spent mainly on the North American and West Indian stations. During his career, Laforey was repeatedly involved in contentious naval politics, especially relating to the provision of prize money and angered several senior officers through much publicised disputes. This resulted in his sidelining for much of his career, only making flag rank and finding success with the outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars in 1793.