Battle of Chapu

The Battle of Chapu was fought between British and Qing forces at Chapu (present-day Zhapu) on the northern shore of Hangzhou Bay during the First Opium War.

Battle of Chapu
Part of the First Opium War

Map of the battle of Chapu
Date18 May 1842
Location
Zhapu, Zhejiang, China
30°36′22″N 121°5′46″E
Result British victory
Belligerents

 United Kingdom

 Qing dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Changxi chapoo
Strength
  • 8 ships
  • 2,220 land troops
8,000–10,000
Casualties and losses
  • 13 killed
  • 52 wounded
  • 5,000–6,500
  • 14 junks captured
Battle of Chapu
Traditional Chinese乍浦
Simplified Chinese乍浦
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