Port Hamilton Incident
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The Port Hamilton Incident or the Geomun Island Incident was the occupation of the Port Hamilton
(also Komundo or Geomundo) by the Royal Navy
from 15 April 1885 to 27 February 1887.
The British Royal Navy occupied Port Hamilton on the south coast of the Korean Peninsula
to counterbalance the Russia
n acquisition of Port Lazaref in what is now North Korea
.
Port Hamilton
Port Hamilton or Komundo, officially Geomun-do in Korean is a small group of islands in the Jeju Strait off the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, located approximately at...
(also Komundo or Geomundo) by the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
from 15 April 1885 to 27 February 1887.
The British Royal Navy occupied Port Hamilton on the south coast of the Korean Peninsula
Korean Peninsula
The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East Asia. It extends southwards for about 684 miles from continental Asia into the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by the Sea of Japan to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the west, the Korea Strait connecting the first two bodies of water.Until the end of...
to counterbalance the Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n acquisition of Port Lazaref in what is now North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
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External links
- ENGLAND'S NEW EASTERN PORT. New York Times November 27, 1885