Episode 1 of 5
Fleet Departure from Tongshan
- When
- 8 July 1683
- Where
- Tongshan, Fujian
Shi Lang's fleet of 238 ships and over 21,000 men departed Tongshan, Fujian, to invade the Kingdom of Tungning.
Following earlier failed attempts due to wind shifts, the Qing fleet set sail on 8 July 1683. This force was tasked with conquering the Zheng family's maritime state in Taiwan and Penghu.
Sources
- Battle of Penghu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Shi Lang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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