Battle of Chuenpi 1839
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 November 1839 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1839 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Opium War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 22.8020, 113.6050 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First Battle of Chuenpi (Chinese: 穿鼻之戰) was a relatively minor naval engagement fought between British and Chinese ships at the entrance of the Humen strait (Bogue), Guangdong province, China, on 3 November 1839 near the beginning of the First Opium War. The battle began when the British frigates HMS Hyacinth and HMS Volage opened fire on Chinese ships they perceived as being hostile.
It is named after Chuenpi island (also known as Chuanbi), one of two islands in Humen.
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