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How many ships did Admiral Yi have at the Battle of Myeongnyang?

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In the Battle of Myeongnyang, Admiral Yi had only 13 ships to face an enemy fleet of 330. Despite this, he managed to win a decisive victory, sinking or capturing 31 enemy ships and killing over 10,000 enemy soldiers. This is considered one of the greatest naval victories in history.
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