9. The battle of Angolpo (June 10, 1592)
| |
Joseon fleet |
Japanese fleet |
| Commander |
Admiral Yi sun-shin, Yi eok-gi, Won gyun |
Guki yoshitaka, Gato yoshiyaki |
| Strength |
59 panokships and 50 small vessels |
42 ships |
| Casualties and losses |
None |
About 20 ships destroyed |
On July 9, spy ship sent the message that they found 40 Japanese warships in Angolpo port while Joseon fleet took a rest in Gyeonnaeryang. The Japanese fleet at Angolpo was combined Guki yoshitaka and Gato yoshiyaki fleet. On July 7, they drove their fleets and followed trace of Wakisaka’s fleet. On July 10, Joseon fleet sailed to Angolpo and faced Japanese fleet. Joseon fleet tried to entice them again, because the sea level is low and therefore Panokship couldn’t reach port. However, Japanese fleet didn’t sail out of the port. They counterattacked at port only, because Toyotomi banned naval battle with Joseon fleet after the Battle of Hansando. Admiral Yi sent squadron and they destroyed Japanese ships by guns. Thousands of Japanese died and survivors fled to land. After an half of Japanese warships were destroyed, Joseon fleet left battle field due to they worried the safety of Joseon civilians who hid near by mountains. Admiral Yi’s fleet returned to their base on July 13.