Battle of Dangpo

The Battle of Dangpo was a naval engagement during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598) on 10 July that resulted in Yi Sun-sin's victory.

Battle of Dangpo (1592)
Part of Imjin War
DateJuly 10, 1592 (Gregorian Calendar);
June 2, 1592 (Lunar calendar)
Location
Tongyeong, Korea
34°50′45″N 128°25′25″E
Result Korean victory
Belligerents
Japanese Fleet Joseon
Commanders and leaders
Kurushima Michiyuki †
Kamei Korenori		 Yi Sun-sin
Won Gyun
Strength
21 warships

26 ships

  • Yi Sun-sin
    • 22 panokseon
    • 1 geobukseon
  • Won Kyun
    • 4 panokseon
Casualties and losses
21 ships sunk None
Location within South Korea
Battle of Dangpo (Korea)
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