Battle of Shimonoseki Straits
July 16, 1863 · Kanmon Straits
Result American tactical victory and withdrawal
The US warship Wyoming attacked ships of the Chōshū domain in the Shimonoseki Straits, after Chōshū fired on an American merchant ship.
United States
Chōshū Domain
Before and after
- Led to
- Shimonoseki campaign July 20, 1863 – September 6, 1864