Battle of Miyako Bay

May 6, 1869 · Miyako Bay

Result Imperial victory

Ships of the rebel Republic of Ezo attacked the imperial Japanese fleet in Miyako Bay to seize the ironclad Kōtetsu. The boarding attempt failed.

Imperial Court

Tokugawa shogunate

Strength and losses

Strength
2,500
Killed
4
Strength
500
Killed
15
Ships
3
Ships lost
1