2. The Battle of Habpo (May 7, 1592)
|
Joseon fleet |
Japanese fleet |
Commander |
Commander-in-chief : Admiral Yi |
Dodo Dakadora |
Strength |
24 panokships and 57 small vessels |
5 ships |
Casualties and losses |
Unknown |
5 ships destroyed |
After Battle of Okpo, Admiral Yi’s fleet was supposed to anchor at youngdeungpo, which is situated in Geojedo, but they headed to Happo off Ungcheon, present-day Jinhae, because spy ship sent message that Japanese ships were passing through near sea. Immediately, his fleet chased them and attacked them. Soon, they abandoned their ships and fled to the land. After Joseon fleet destroyed all ships, they sailed to Nampo in Changwon.