Battle of the Yellow Sea 1904
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 August 1904 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1904 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Asia) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Russo-Japanese War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000, 121.7000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Yellow Sea (Japanese: 黄海海戦, romanized: Kōkai kaisen; Russian: Бой в Жёлтом море) was a naval battle of the Russo-Japanese War, fought on 10 August 1904. In the Russian Navy, it was referred to as the Battle of 10 August. The battle foiled an attempt by the Russian fleet at Lüshunkou (Port Arthur) to break out and form up with the Vladivostok squadron, forcing them to return to port. Four days later, the Battle off Ulsan similarly ended the Vladivostok group's sortie, forcing both fleets to remain at anchor.
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