The War Diary of Yi Sun-sin

Counting the Twelve

Part 4, Chapter 6, Taking Over the Ships at Hoeryeongpo

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On August 18, 1597, Yi Sun-sin reaches Hoeryeongpo in Jangheung. He has walked here on word that the ships which escaped Chilcheollyang are lying in this harbor.

As he comes into the port, the outlines of panokseon warships appear. They are the last part remaining of the fleet he built over six years.

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