First Sumatran expedition (1832)

First Sumatran expedition (United States vs Chiefdom of Kuala Batee) took place in 1832 during Sumatran expeditions.

Battle facts

• Year: 1832
• Date: 6 February 1832
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Sumatran expeditions
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Chiefdom of Kuala Batee
• Commanders (A): Commodore John Downes
• Commanders (B): Uleëbalang Po Muhammad
• Casualties: 2 killed 11 wounded (United States), ~300 Civilians killed or wounded ~150 Warriors killed or wounded 5 forts destroyed 3 proas sunk (Chiefdom of Kuala Batee)
• Outcome: American victory
• Coordinates: 3.757°, 96.764°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on First Sumatran expedition · Wikidata entry