Admiral Yi Sun-sin built the spike-covered Turtle Ship to crush an invasion in 1592. #history #historyfacts #korea | The History Page

In 1592 a brilliant Korean admiral revived a legendary warship known as the turtle ship covered in iron spikes and a fearsome dragon head that emitted thick smoke. Serving as a floating fortress with cannons on every side the vessel baffled and decimated the enemy during key battles such as Sacheon, turning the tide against a massive invasion and securing a legacy of ingenuity and unwavering resilience for his homeland. | History Vault