Battle of Miyako Bay (1869)

Battle of Miyako Bay (Empire of Japan vs Ezo Republic) took place in 1869 during Boshin War.

Battle facts

Year: 1869
Date: 1869-05-06
Era: Modern
Conflict: Boshin War
Side A: Empire of Japan
Side B: Ezo Republic
Commanders (A): Masuda Toranosuke, Shirō Nakajima
Commanders (B): Arai Ikunosuke, Eugène Collache, Kōga Gengo
Casualties: 4 killed 3 steam warships damaged (Empire of Japan), 15 killed 1 steam warship scuttled (Ezo Republic)
Outcome: Imperial victory
Coordinates: 39.660°, 142.000°