Comparison between Korean and Japanese Warships in around 1590s
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Japanese Warships for invading Korea
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Hull
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U-shaped with level base. Quick to change direction thanks to small turning radius | V-shaped. Greater potential for speed, but large turning radius. |
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Crew
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Panokson(판옥선): 120-200 Kobukson(거북선): 150 | Atake: 200-300
Sekibune: 100 Kobaya: 40 |
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Speed
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3 knots | 3 knots minimum |
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Sail
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Multiple-masts: sails could be used both windward and downwind | Square-sail: limited to downwind use |
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Timber
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Pine and Oak | Japanese Cedar and Fir |
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Joints
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Wooden nail: expands in water to strengthen overall structure | Metal nail: corrodes in water weakening overall structure |
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Main Weapon
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Heavy artillery: range 500m (1,650 ft) Fire-arrows | Muskets: range 200m (660ft) Spears, swords, arrows |
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Method of Attack
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Breaching enemy hulls Burning and sinking enemy ships | Grappling and Boarding Killing and wounding enemy crews |
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