[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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