Battle of Tysami

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Battle of Tysami
Part of Piracy in Asia
Destruction of Chui A-poo's pirate fleet
Date 28–29 September 1849 Location Off Tysami, Harlaim Bay, China Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom	Chui A-poo's pirates
Commanders and leaders
John C. Hay	Chui A-poo
Strength
1 brig 1 Sloop of war 1 steamer	14 war-junks
Casualties and losses
3 killed 7 wounded 1 brig damaged 1 steamer damaged	~250 killed or wounded 4 war-junks sunk

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.^[1]