All Battles

Battle of Chuenpi

1839 • Guangdong Seeschlacht
Watercolor of HMS Volage and HMS Hyacinth confront Chinese war junks at Chuenpee, 3 November 1839.

Watercolor of HMS Volage and HMS Hyacinth confront Chinese war junks at Chuenpee, 3 November 1839.

Author: MillerLicense:PD
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"The Volage and Hyacinth at Chuenpee, 4 November 1839 - (C. Graham) from the Chater Collection."[1]

"The Volage and Hyacinth at Chuenpee, 4 November 1839 - (C. Graham) from the Chater Collection."[1]

Author: C. GrahamLicense:PD
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A unique first-hand depiction of a sea battle between the British and Chinese near Hong Kong, during the First Opium War, 1839.

A unique first-hand depiction of a sea battle between the British and Chinese near Hong Kong, during the First Opium War, 1839.

Author: Peter William HamiltonLicense:PD
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The Volage and Hyacinth at Chuenpee, 4 November 1839.

The Volage and Hyacinth at Chuenpee, 4 November 1839.

Author: C. GrahamLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

First naval engagement; British frigates easily sank Chinese junks.

Quick Facts

Outcome:British victory.

Kingdom of Great Britain

  • Commander: Captain Smith
  • Strength: 2 Schiffe
  • Casualties: 0

Qing Dynasty

  • Commander: Guan Tianpei
  • Strength: 29 Dschunken
  • Casualties: ca. 15 Dschunken

Strategic Context

British response to the destruction of opium stocks in Canton.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records