The Seventh Underwater Excavation Survey in the Myeongnyang Battle Road Area

"Proceeding centered around the point where three Sososungja Chongtong were discovered"

Underwater Cultural Heritage Site in the Waters of Jindo Myeongnyang Great Victory Road

The seventh underwater excavation is underway in the waters of the Jindo Myeongnyang Battle site, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin's navy destroyed Japanese ships. The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage will begin the excavation on the 28th with a water-opening ritual (開水祭) to pray for safety. The investigation area is located about 4 km southeast of Uldolmok, known for its strong currents. This is where the Goryeo-era Sambyeolcho fought against the Mongol-Yuan allied forces, and where the Battle of Byeokpajin, a preliminary battle of the Myeongnyang Battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea (Jeongyujaeran), took place. In the previous six excavations, various artifacts were discovered, including a high-quality Goryeo celadon incense burner lid shaped like a giraffe, a crossbow trigger, bronze mirrors, white porcelain, earthenware jars, and anchor stones. This excavation will continue until September 28. An institute official stated, “The excavation will focus on the site where three small-sized hand cannons (小小勝字銃筒), personal firearms of the Joseon navy, were discovered in 2012.”

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