Battle of Fatshan Creek
- When
- 1857
- Where
- Fatshan Creek
- Episodes
- 1
The Battle of Fatshan Creek occurred on 1 June 1857, when the British Royal Navy destroyed the Cantonese fleet of Qing China. This naval engagement took place during the period between the First and Second Opium Wars, preceding the eventual capture of Canton.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The engagement took place during the period between the First and Second Opium Wars. The British Royal Navy engaged the Cantonese fleet of Qing China in a naval battle at Fatshan Creek. The wider conflict between the United Kingdom, France, and the Qing dynasty is documented in the supplied sources, but the passages do not tie specific force movements to this battle.
Naval Engagement. Rear-Admiral Sir Michael Seymour led the Royal Navy forces in seeking out and destroying the Chinese fleet. The battle resulted in the destruction of the Cantonese fleet, clearing the way for subsequent advances toward the city of Canton. This naval victory was a significant step in the British campaign against Qing China during this period.
People involved
- Rear-Admiral Sir Michael Seymour · Commander of the Royal Navy forces
- Cantonese Fleet · Qing China naval forces
Sources
- Battle of Fatshan Creek Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- Second Opium War Wikipedia
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