Chapter 382
After experiencing the ‘Jinpo ship’s distress’, the Joseon Navy’s primary concern in exploring the east of the Unwol Peninsula and Daesuldo was to confirm the existence of islands that could serve as stepping stones.
In this process, the first island they confirmed was Dasangdo, but Dasangdo had a fatal problem.
The area north of Dongbinghang wasn’t ideal for ship navigation. The winter was too long.
No, it wasn’t just that the winter was long, but the sea became too dangerous for ships to travel. Come winter, not only the entrance to the port but even the sea near the port would freeze over. The freezing sea was troublesome enough, but the waves and winds also became rough.
Therefore, the Joseon Navy had to explore the possibility of islands existing further south.
However, due to these natural limitations, exploration wasn’t easy, and progress was slow.
And now, people claiming to be from an island 2,400 li (about 960 km) east of Chohang had appeared.
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Upon hearing this, Go Il-nam immediately sought out the port commander.