The naval Battle of Chilcheollyang took place before dawn on August 27, 1597 (July 15 according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar) during the Imjin War in Chilcheollyang, which is a narrow strait near Geoje island. It took place during the second invasion of the Japanese. This was the only naval victory for the Japanese during the War.
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