Battle of Palembang (1407)

BelligerentsMing China Pirate fleet at PalembangCommanders and leaders Admiral Zheng HeChen ZuyiCasualties and losses Unknown 5,000 pirates killed
Ten ships destroyed
Seven ships captured

The Battle of Palembang was a naval battle fought between Ming China's treasure fleet commanded by Admiral Zheng He and the pirate fleet led by Chen Zuyi at Palembang, Sumatra, in modern-day Indonesia. It happened in 1407. The battle resulted in the defeat of Chen Zuyi, who was captured and sent to China for execution.