Battle of Shipu 1885
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 February 1885 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1885 | 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 | Sino-French War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 29.1850, 121.9139 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Shipu (Chinese: 石浦海戰) was a French naval victory during the Sino-French War (August 1884–April 1885). The battle took place on the night of 14 February 1885 in Shipu Bay (石浦灣), near Ningbo, China.
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