Mayaguez incident (1975 AD)

Mayaguez incident took place in 1975 AD during Chinese Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1975 AD
Date: 1975-05-15
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Chinese Civil War
Commanders (A): Randall W. Austin
Commanders (B): Em Son
Casualties: approx. 38 killed 50 wounded 3 captured (later executed) 3 helicopters destroyed13–25 killed on Koh Tang Unknown killed on Swift Boats and Cambodian mainland 15 wounded 4 Swift Boats sunk
Outcome: *Successful release of SS Mayaguez and crew Khmer Rouge successfully captured the ship Mayaguez
Coordinates: 10.302°, 103.134°