Bombardment of Papeete (1914 AD)

Bombardment of Papeete took place in 1914 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

Year: 1914 AD
Date: 1914-09-22
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War I
Commanders (A): Maxime Destremau
Commanders (B): Maximilian von Spee
Casualties: approx. 1 gunboat sunk 1 freighter sunk Papeete severely damagedNone
Outcome: German victory French ships sunk Coal piles not captured, destroyed by the French
Coordinates: -17.530°, -149.570°