Battle of Canton (1856)

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Battle of Canton
Part of the Second Opium War
Ruined walls of Canton from the Dutch Folly Fort
Date 23 October – 5 November 1856 Location Canton, Guangdong, China 23°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.