[KS] Request

Robert Armstrong chonan99 at hotmail.com
Sat May 8 13:51:28 EDT 1999


Hello everyone,

I must apologize as this is my first message and already I am asking for 
some help, please excuse me.

I am studying and doing research in Seoul and was wondering if some of you 
might help me.  I am trying to get information on the Korean military, 
especially the navy, from 1860-1905.  I am aware of the Yang Hu Ho, which 
was bought from Japan in 1903, but I am more interested in Korea's early 
attempts at building their own steam powered ships, especially after the 
French attack of Kangwha Island.

I am also curious about the attack on the General Sherman.  I have read one 
account where the "Turtle Ship" was used on it, firing once and obviously 
being no match for it.  It then went on to say that some old turtleships 
were loaded down with brush and wood and set afire and floated down to the 
General Sherman.  I think it said over nine were used before the ship was 
finally set on fire.

I would appreciate any assistance and am thanking you in advance.

Sincerely Robert


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