First Fiji expedition

The first Fiji expedition undertaken by the United States occurred in October 1855 during the civil war on the islands. In response to the alleged arson attacks on the American commercial agent in Lautoka, Viti Levu, the navy sent a warship to demand compensation for the attack from Seru Epenisa Cakobau, the Vunivalu of Bau and self-proclaimed Tui Viti (King of Fiji).

First Fiji expedition
Part of the Fiji expeditions

Lautoka on Viti Levu in 1842.
DateOctober 1855
Location
Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji
Result

American military victory

  • Americans fail to gain compensation from the Kingdom of Fiji.
Belligerents
 United States Kingdom of Fiji
Commanders and leaders
Edward Boutwell Seru Cakobau
Strength
1 frigate; landing party of U.S. Marines and sailors unknown
Casualties and losses
1 killed
2 wounded		 Unknown
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