Battle of Miyako Bay (1869 AD)
Battle of Miyako Bay (Empire of Japan vs Ezo Republic) took place in 1869 AD during Boshin War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1869 AD
- 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: approx. 4 killed
3 steam warships damaged15 killed
1 steam warship scuttled
- Outcome: Imperial victory
- Coordinates: 39.660°, 142.000°
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