Capture of Chusan (1840)

Capture of Chusan (British East India Company vs Qing China) took place in 1840 during First Opium War.

Battle facts

Year: 1840
Date: 1840-07-06
Era: Modern
Conflict: First Opium War
Side A: British East India Company
Side B: Qing China
Commanders (A): Gordon Bremer, George Burrell, Charles Bethune
Commanders (B): Zhang Chaofa
Casualties: 1 wounded (British East India Company), 13 killed 13 wounded 91 guns captured (Qing China)
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 30.007°, 122.107°