Battle of Canton (1856)

Battle of Canton
Part of the Second Opium War

Ruined walls of Canton from the Dutch Folly Fort
Date23 October – 5 November 1856
Location23°6′42″N 113°15′47″E / 23.11167°N 113.26306°E / 23.11167; 113.26306
Result British victory
Belligerents
 United Kingdom Qing China
Commanders and leaders
Michael Seymour Ye Mingchen
Strength
9 ships
580[1]
unknown
Casualties and losses
2 killed
12 wounded
18–19 killed & wounded

The Battle of Canton was fought between British and Chinese forces at the city of Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, China on 23 October to 5 November 1856 during the Second Opium War.

  1. ^ Behan 1859, p. 80