Battle of Tysami
The Battle of Tysami was a military engagement involving a warship from the British China Squadron and the Chinese pirates of Chui A-poo. It was fought in September 1849 off Tysami, Harlaim Bay, China, and ended with a Royal Navy victory. It was also the precursor engagement to the larger Battle of Pinghoi Creek where Chui A-poo's fleet was destroyed.
| Battle of Tysami | |||||||
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| Part of Piracy in Asia | |||||||
Destruction of Chui A-poo's pirate fleet | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United Kingdom | Chui A-poo's pirates | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| John C. Hay | Chui A-poo | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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1 brig 1 Sloop of war 1 steamer | 14 war-junks | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 killed 7 wounded 1 brig damaged 1 steamer damaged |
~250 killed or wounded 4 war-junks sunk | ||||||
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