Monument for the Victory at Myeongnyang Battle, Haenam

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.503

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 숙종 14년(1688)

Designated year

1969

Location

해남군, 전라남도— 전라남도 해남군 문내면 동외리 955-6

Coordinates

34.592505, 126.310456

This monument was erected to commemorate the achievements of Admiral Yi Sun-sin who led his naval forces to a sweeping victory against Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Myeongnyang during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592~1598). It was relocated, first to Gyeongbokgung Palace during the Japanese colonial period, then in 1947 to the old Usuyeong Naval Headquarters of the Joseon Dynasty located in the southernmost area of the present-day Haenam County facing Jindo Island, and finally to its current location in March 2011. This stone monument consists of a pedestal including a rectangular supporting stone for the main body, and an ornamental top carved with designs of dragons and clouds. The inscription includes a detailed account of how Admiral Yi encamped in Byeokpajeong Pavilion of Jindo, and how in 1597, the 30th year of the reign of King Seonjo, he exploited the swift current between Usuyeong Naval Headquarters and Jindo to defeat a fleet of 133 Japanese ships with his 12 ships. Although the inscription was written in 1686, the monument itself was erected by Bak Sin-ju, a regional commander of the Jeolla-do naval forces, in 1688.

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