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Battle of Fatshan Creek
- When
- 1 June 1857
- Where
- Fatshan Creek
- Part of
- Battle of Fatshan Creek
The British Royal Navy destroyed the Cantonese fleet of Qing China on 1 June 1857, clearing the path for the advance on Canton.
Rear-Admiral Sir Michael Seymour sought out and destroyed the Chinese fleet at Fatshan Creek. This naval engagement occurred on 1 June 1857, prior to the advance to the city of Canton for its capture. The destruction of the fleet was a key military action in the campaign against Qing China.
Sources
- Battle of Fatshan Creek Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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