Bombardment of Papeete (1914)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1914
• Date: 22 September 1914
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War I
• Commanders (A): Maxime Destremau
• Commanders (B): Maximilian von Spee
• Casualties: 1 gunboat sunk 1 freighter sunk Papeete severely damaged (side A), None (side B)
• Outcome: German victory French ships sunk Coal piles not captured, destroyed by the French
• Coordinates: -17.530°, -149.570°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Bombardment of Papeete · Wikidata entry