Battle of Myeongnyang (1597 AD)

Battle of Myeongnyang (Japan & Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi vs Joseon & Joseon Navy) took place in 1597 AD during Second Japanese Invasion of Korea.

Battle facts

Year: 1597 AD
Date: 1597-10-26
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Second Japanese Invasion of Korea
Side A: Japan, Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Side B: Joseon, Joseon Navy
Commanders (A): Tōdō Takatora, Katō Yoshiaki, Kurushima Michifusa, Wakizaka Yasuharu, Mōri Takamasa
Commanders (B): Yi Sun-sin, Kim Ŏkch'u, Kim Ŭngham, An Wi, Song Yŏchong
Casualties: approx. 31 ships rammed open Half of the elders (Tōdō clan memoirs).No ships lost At least 2 killed and 3 wounded aboard Yi Sun-sin's flagship (Yi's record) At least 8 drowned from An Wi's ship
Outcome: Joseon victory
Coordinates: 34.568°, 126.308°