First Engagement in Battle
Okpo Battle (May 7, 1592)
Joseon Fleet | Japanese fleet | |
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Commander | Yi Sun-shin, Won Gyun | Dodo Dakadora |
Force | 24 panokseons and 57 small ships | 30 ships |
Casualty and damage |
None | 26 ships were destroyed and approximately 4000 deaths |
The Admiral did not use the strategy to get onto the enemy ship that had frequently used at the time. He ordered to shoot guns on the Japanese forces and destroyed most of the Japanese fleet then. The victory of the Okpo Battle was the first triumph for Joseon since the beginning of the Imjin War.
Happo Battle (May 7, 1592)
Joseon Fleet | Japanese fleet | |
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Commander | Yi Sun-shin, Won Gyun | Dodo Dakadora |
Force | 24 panokseons and 57 small ships | 5 ships |
Casualty and damage |
None | Destroyed 5 ships |
After the Okpo Battle, Admiral Yi sun-shin was scheduled to berth in Youngdeungpo in Geoje-do, but upon reporting of the scouting ship that the Japanese ships were passing Happo, the present city of Jinhae. The Admiral had his fleet marched toward the side to chase after the Japanese ships and attached them. The Japanese deserted their ships and ran away toward the land. The Joseon Fleet destroyed all ships and headed toward Nampo in Changwon
Jeokjinpo Battle (May 8, 1592)
Joseon Fleet | Japanese fleet | |
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Commander | Yi sun-shin | Not known |
Force | 24 panokseons and 57 small ships | 13 ships |
Casualty and damage |
Not known | Destroyed 13 ships |
In early dawn, Admiral Yi sun-shin learned that the Japanese fleet was berthed in Goriryang of Jinhae. The Admiral immediately engaged in battle and chased after the Japanese fleet. The Admiral discovered 13 Japanese ships in Jeokjinpo in Goseong. Japanese did not have time to get on the ships that they attacked from the land by shooting the rifle. The Admiral's fleet attached the Japanese forces with the bow and destroyed all ships. After this battle, the Admiral returned to Yeosu where the main quarter was located on May 9.