Battle of Fatshan Creek 1857
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 1 June 1857 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1857 | 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 | Second Opium War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Qing dynasty, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 23.0290, 113.1190 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Fatshan Creek (佛山水道之戰) was a naval engagement fought between the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and the Cantonese fleet of Qing China on 1 June 1857. Rear-Admiral Sir Michael Seymour sought out and destroyed the Chinese fleet before advancing to the city of Canton (modern-day Foshan) for its capture.
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