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Updated: October 26, 2026
At the bombardment of the Simono-seki forts, at the entrance of the Suwo-Nada, or 'Inland Sea, in September 1864, Prince Choisiu's loss, according to one of his own officers, amounted to upwards of 500 killed and wounded; but all had been removed when the brigade of English, French, and Dutch, under the command of Colonel Suther, C.B., Royal Marines, took possession of the forts early next day.