Arthur Bingham

Arthur Batt Bingham (1784–1830) was an officer in the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of post captain. He is remembered chiefly for his command of HMS Little Belt, when the Little Belt affair occurred, just prior to the War of 1812.

Arthur Bingham
Born1784
Died1830
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service– 1830
RankPost captain
Commands heldHMS Caledon
HMS Little Belt
HMS Myrtle
HMS Dover
HMS Thetis
Battles/warsLittle Belt affair
Napoleonic Wars
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