Battle of Chuenpee (1839 AD)

Battle of Chuenpee (British East India Company vs Qing China) took place in 1839 AD during First Opium War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1839 AD
• Date: 1839-11-03
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: First Opium War
• Side A: British East India Company
• Side B: Qing China
• Commanders (A): Charles Elliot, Henry Smith
• Commanders (B): Lin Zexu, Guan Tianpei
• Casualties: approx. 1 wounded 1 Frigate lightly damaged 1 Sloop lightly damaged15 killed 1 fire raft sunk 1 junk blown u several other junks damaged
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 22.802°, 113.605°

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