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Battle of Fatshan Creek

1857 in ChinaBattles of the Second Opium WarChina–United Kingdom relationsJune 1857 eventsNaval battles involving China
Naval battles involving the United KingdomNaval battles of the Opium Wars
Fatshan Creek
Fatshan Creek

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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Battle of Fatshan Creek
Pujun North Road, Chancheng District Zumiao Subdistrict

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Pujun North Road
528200 Chancheng District, Zumiao Subdistrict
Guangdong Province, China
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