Battle of Fatshan Creek
1857 in ChinaBattles of the Second Opium WarChina–United Kingdom relationsJune 1857 eventsNaval battles involving China ... and 2 more
Naval battles involving the United KingdomNaval battles of the Opium Wars
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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Pujun North Road, Chancheng District Zumiao Subdistrict
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普君北路
Pujun North Road
528200 Chancheng District, Zumiao Subdistrict
Guangdong Province, China
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