Korean Turtle Ships

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
  • history-maps.com/story/Imjin-...
    This video is about the Korean Turtle Ships
    0:00 Overview
    1:00 Structure
    3:45 Armament
    5:12 Tactics
    A Geobukseon (Korean: 거북선, Korean pronunciation: buksən]), also known as turtle ship in western descriptions, was a type of large Korean warship that was used intermittently by the Royal Korean Navy during the Joseon dynasty from the early 15th century up until the 19th century. It was used alongside the panokseon warships in the fight against invading Japanese naval ships. The ship's name derives from its protective shell-like covering. One of a number of pre-industrial armoured ships developed in Europe and in East Asia, this design has been described by some as the first armored ship in the world.
    The first references to older, first-generation turtle ships, known as gwiseon (귀선; 龜船, Korean pronunciation: isʌn]), come from 1413 and 1415 records in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, which mention a mock battle between a gwiseon and a Japanese warship. However, these early turtle ships soon fell out of use as Korea's naval preparedness decreased during a long period of relative peace.
    Turtle ships participated in the war against Japanese naval forces supporting Toyotomi Hideyoshi's attempts to conquer Korea from 1592 to 1598. Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who won all battles against the Japanese Navy, is credited with designing the improved turtle ship. From their first appearance in the Battle of Sacheon, his turtle ships, equipped with at least five different types of cannon, greatly contributed to winning 16 times in 16 battles against the Japanese Navy until they were destroyed, under the command of Won Gyun, in the Battle of Chilcheollyang. Their most distinguishable feature was a dragon-shaped head at the bow (front) that could launch cannon fire or flames from the mouth. Each was also equipped with a fully covered deck to protect against arrow fire, musket-shots, and incendiary weapons. The deck was covered with iron spikes to discourage the enemy from attempting to board the ship.
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  • @historymapsproject
    @historymapsproject  Рік тому +2

    history-maps.com/story/Imjin-War-First-invasion

    • @hiroono1
      @hiroono1 2 місяці тому

      There is no record of the completion of a turtle ship, and there is no record of it ever fighting against the Japanese navy. Of the 13 ships that survived the Battle of Myeongliang, there were no turtle ships, and even if they sank somewhere, no wreckage has been found. The turtle ship is a lie fabricated by Koreans.
      The last time Yi Sun-shin fought in a superior position against Japan was at the Battle of Hansando, just three months after the start of the war, when the Japanese navy had not yet completed its equipment. For the next seven years, Yi Sun-shin was defeated in every battle. The 23 wins in 23 battles that Koreans claim is a complete lie. Yi Sun-shin was never a strong commander. This is a fact recorded in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.

  • @Kampfgruppe9260
    @Kampfgruppe9260 Рік тому +20

    The background of this Seven Years' War is that the carelessness and arrogance of Joseon (Korea), which enjoyed only peace and culture for 200 years, treated Yamato (Japan) as a barbaric pirate group rather than a country. However, Yamato had a high level of tactics through clan battles for 100 years, and the 170,000 troops of Toyotomi, who unified the whole country, armed with Portuguese matchlocks and attacked Joseon. Historically, Japan has waged a surprise war without a declaration of war.
    In Yamato's Hundred Years' War, the feudal lords obtained land and citizens when they surrendered, but the king of Joseon fled and the militia and monks were active. Crucially, Joseon's personal weapons were bows, spears, and swords, but there were various cannons.
    Yi Sun sin's the world's top 3 naval admiral and the turtle ship is an invincible Korean Item in the Age of Empires.

    • @hiroono1
      @hiroono1 2 місяці тому

      There is no record of the completion of a turtle ship, and there is no record of it ever fighting against the Japanese navy. Of the 13 ships that survived the Battle of Myeongliang, there were no turtle ships, and even if they sank somewhere, no wreckage has been found. The turtle ship is a lie fabricated by Koreans.
      The last time Yi Sun-shin fought in a superior position against Japan was at the Battle of Hansando, just three months after the start of the war, when the Japanese navy had not yet completed its equipment. For the next seven years, Yi Sun-shin was defeated in every battle. The 23 wins in 23 battles that Koreans claim is a complete lie. Yi Sun-shin was never a strong commander. This is a fact recorded in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.

  • @SteezyMcDude
    @SteezyMcDude Рік тому +4

    Great information! Looking forward to your future videos!

  • @TriviaFreak
    @TriviaFreak 6 місяців тому

    That diagram starting at 6:50 was for the Battle of Myeongryang, at Joseon's lowest point of the Imjin War (what Korea calls Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea)...

  • @Meowmento
    @Meowmento Рік тому +15

    Always glad to see people getting interested in Korean history.
    Especially things related to Yi Sunshin or turtle ship and korean ancient technology.

    • @historymapsproject
      @historymapsproject  Рік тому

      more Korean history : history-maps.com/story/History-of-Korea

    • @hiroono1
      @hiroono1 2 місяці тому

      There is no record of the completion of a turtle ship, and there is no record of it ever fighting against the Japanese navy. Of the 13 ships that survived the Battle of Myeongliang, there were no turtle ships, and even if they sank somewhere, no wreckage has been found. The turtle ship is a lie fabricated by Koreans.
      The last time Yi Sun-shin fought in a superior position against Japan was at the Battle of Hansando, just three months after the start of the war, when the Japanese navy had not yet completed its equipment. For the next seven years, Yi Sun-shin was defeated in every battle. The 23 wins in 23 battles that Koreans claim is a complete lie. Yi Sun-shin was never a strong commander. This is a fact recorded in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.

    • @user-ic6mc6ef5q
      @user-ic6mc6ef5q 18 днів тому

      당신은 거짓역사를 말하고 있어요.
      난중일기를 읽고 반성하세요

    • @hiroono1
      @hiroono1 18 днів тому

      @@user-ic6mc6ef5q 난중 일기에는 거북선이 준공했다고 쓰지 않았다. 난중 일기에는 거북선이 일본 수군과 싸웠다고 쓰지 않았다. 난중일기에는 명량해전에서 이순신이 5일에 걸쳐 200km 북쪽에 있는 코지마로 도망쳤다고 썼다.

    • @kiMxGxGmGR6gmL3Q
      @kiMxGxGmGR6gmL3Q 6 днів тому

      ​@@hiroono1No. There is a document about the turtle ship in Japanese records, and Korean Admiral Yi Sun-shin's Nanjung Ilgi also has a production map of the turtle ship. On what grounds do you claim falsehood?

  • @Kitty-CatDaddy
    @Kitty-CatDaddy 8 місяців тому +3

    4:20 Canons 130 meters, 90 meters, 80 meters and 51 meters in length? Wha?

  • @seafirst1
    @seafirst1 20 днів тому

    Japan king confessed that his root was from Bakje Dynasty from Korea. The 40th king was from korea peninsular and still their decedents. 2002 youtude.

  • @tomtom9879
    @tomtom9879 Рік тому +7

    why has your channel got so little views??

    • @historymapsproject
      @historymapsproject  Рік тому +5

      It just started. Hopefullyy the word will spread. I plan on making more original content.

  • @-up9306
    @-up9306 Рік тому

    Korea:What do you think of when you see a turtle with a spine on its back and firing a cannon?
    China:Nintendo's Cuba?
    Japan:Turtle Ship...?

    • @hiroono1
      @hiroono1 6 днів тому

      No.  Japanese : Gamera a monster created in Japanese movie.

  • @hiroono1
    @hiroono1 6 днів тому

    The Turtle Ship had a flat bottom, so it could not move upwind when the sails were raised. Also, the spikes on the deck made it impossible to raise the sails.
    The gunpowder used in the cannons at that time was black powder, so a lot of black smoke was produced when fired. Therefore, if a cannon was placed inside the ship, soldiers would die.
    If a lot of iron spikes were placed on the deck, the weight balance would be lost and the ship would capsize. In fact, a reproduction experiment was conducted in Korea in recent years, but the ship capsized while being towed.
    The design of the Turtle Ship that Koreans claim is unreasonable and impossible to realize. In other words, it is all a lie.

  • @matttrafton2725
    @matttrafton2725 6 днів тому

    Did KIA make them?

  • @kelseyoconnor3951
    @kelseyoconnor3951 Рік тому +3

    One question, why are they using a European music for a Korean history in this video?
    Hope they're not trying to americanize this video or anything

    • @historymapsproject
      @historymapsproject  Рік тому +1

      No. It's just that its hard to find period-specific music which is also copyright-free. If there was a source for this, pls let me know and I will update the music.

    • @Hayan_Yeou
      @Hayan_Yeou Рік тому +7

      ​@@historymapsproject no worries. As a Korean I don't mind. I'm just glad that there are videos on our greatest hero and people get to meet his story.

    • @aaaaaaaard9586
      @aaaaaaaard9586 Рік тому

      Even for Koreans it’s hard to name any 17th century Korean music

  • @bejorndaniel5423
    @bejorndaniel5423 7 місяців тому +2

    우린 거북선 다른 배들 통통
    그냥 통통 떨어져라 똥통
    커지는 네 동공 느껴지는 고통
    (팔로알토 paloalto)

  • @saigonmonopoly1105
    @saigonmonopoly1105 Місяць тому

    1592

  • @saigonmonopoly1105
    @saigonmonopoly1105 Місяць тому

    european naval gunnery platform 1650

  • @retnongapon355
    @retnongapon355 Рік тому +1

    Tutel

  • @hiroono1
    @hiroono1 6 днів тому

    The Turtle Ship had a flat bottom, so it could not move upwind when the sails were raised. Also, the spikes on the deck made it impossible to raise the sails.
    The gunpowder used in the cannons at that time was black powder, so a lot of black smoke was produced when fired. Therefore, if a cannon was placed inside the ship, soldiers would die.
    If a lot of iron spikes were placed on the deck, the weight balance would be lost and the ship would capsize. In fact, a reproduction experiment was conducted in Korea in recent years, but the ship capsized while being towed.
    The design of the Turtle Ship that Koreans claim is unreasonable and impossible to realize.

    • @eugene1197
      @eugene1197 3 дні тому

      Hirono again, reading Japanese history books, which pervert history and lie to their children by denying the atrocities Japan committed in Korea and Asia.