Battle of Sacheon (1592)

The Battle of Sacheon was a naval engagement on May 29, 1592 (Gregorian: July 8, 1592) during the Imjin War (1592–98). It occurred at Sacheon where Yi Sunsin's fleet managed to destroy 13 large Japanese ships. It was the first battle of Admiral Yi's 2nd Campaign in the Imjin War, between Japan and Korea, when the turtle ship was first used.

Battle of Sacheon (1592)
Part of Imjin War
DateJuly 8, 1592 (Gregorian Calendar);
May 29, 1592 (Lunar Calendar)
Location
Sacheon, Korea
35°0′13.7″N 128°3′51.1″E
Result Korean victory
Belligerents
Japanese Fleet Joseon
Commanders and leaders
Kurushima Michiyuki Yi Sun-shin (WIA)
Won Gyun
Strength
13 ships 25 ships
1 turtle ship
26 total warships
Casualties and losses
all 13 ships destroyed Lt. Na Dae-yong and Admiral Yi wounded
Location within South Korea
Battle of Sacheon (1592) (Korea)
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