5. The Battle of Dangpo (June 2, 1592)
| |
Joseon fleet |
Japanese fleet |
| Commander |
Admiral Yi sun-shin, Won gyun |
Gamei Korenori |
| Strength |
26 panokships and 20 small vessels |
21 ships |
| Casualties and losses |
None |
21 ships destroyed |
On June 1, he drove his fleet and anchored at Saryangdo in Goseong. Around 8 am, he departed there after he got a message that Japanese warships are anchoring at Dangpo port. He arrived off Dangpo around 10 and attacked Japanese ships. Japanese counterattacked from the land and ships. He sent Geobukseon first, and it destroyed Adakebune, flagship. Soon, his subordinate officer, Gwon jun cut the head of Japanese commander. Joseon fleet destroyed Japanese ships while Japanese were perplexed after their commander’s death. Shortly after he triumphed, spy ship sent the message that Japanese fleet was sailing from Geojedo. His fleet tried to search them, but they lost Japanese fleet.