Battle of Ty-ho Bay

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Conflicts in 1855History of Hong KongMilitary expeditions of the United StatesNaval battles involving piratesNaval battles involving the United KingdomPiracy in the South China SeaPunitive expeditions of the United KingdomTai O

The Battle of Ty-ho Bay was a significant naval engagement in 1855 involving the United Kingdom and United States against Chinese pirates. The action off Tai O, Hong Kong was to rescue captured merchant vessels, held by a fleet of armed war-junks. British and American forces defeated the pirates in one of the last major battles between Chinese pirate fleets and western navies. It was also one of the first joint operations undertaken by British and American forces.

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Battle of Ty-ho Bay
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狗伸地 Kau San Tei

Islands District
Hong Kong, China
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