Title
Storming of the forts of Amoy. China; Ist opium War
Caption
The 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot at the storming of the forts of Amoy;1841. The Battle of Amoy was fought between British and Chinese forces in Amoy (Xiamen), China, on 26 August 1841, during the First Opium War. The British captured the forts in Amoy and Gulangyu Island
Date
1841
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A28_265
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (7,0Mb) / 17,9in x 13,0in / 5363 x 3910 (300dpi)