7. The battle of Yulpo (June 7, 1592)
|
Joseon fleet |
Japanese fleet |
Commander |
Admiral Yi sun-shin, Yi eok-gi, Won gyun |
Gurushima Michiyuki |
Strength |
51 panokships and 50 small vessels |
7 ships |
Casualties and losses |
None |
7 ships destroyed |
Combined Joseon fleet departed at dawn again and reached Jeungdo island. They searched traces of Japanese fleet and reached youngdeungpo at around noon. They found small fleet and chased them. Soon, Japanese abandoned their ships and ran away in land after this battle. According to Japanese records, Gurushima Michiyuki reached near land and committed suicide after this battle. On June 10, Combined Joseon fleet scattered and returned to their naval bases.