On This Day - What happened 25 July 1894 AD
Check most memorable events 25 July 1894 AD.
Korea Wednesday Jul 25, 1894 Asan, Korea (Now South Korea)) Wednesday Jul 25, 1894 First Sino-Japanese WarThe Battle of Pungdo
Asan, Korea (Now South Korea)) Wednesday Jul 25, 1894 On 25 July 1894, the cruisers Yoshino, Naniwa and Akitsushima of the Japanese flying squadron, which had been patrolling off Asan Bay, encountered the Chinese cruiser Tsi-yuan and gunboat Kwang-yi. These vessels had steamed out of Asan to meet the transport Kow-shing, escorted by the Chinese gunboat Tsao-kiang. After an hour-long engagement, the Tsi-yuan escaped while the Kwang-yi grounded on rocks, where its powder-magazine exploded.
Korea Wednesday Jul 25, 1894 Asan, Korea (Now South Korea)) Wednesday Jul 25, 1894 First Sino-Japanese WarThe Battle of Pungdo
Asan, Korea (Now South Korea)) Wednesday Jul 25, 1894 On 25 July 1894, the cruisers Yoshino, Naniwa and Akitsushima of the Japanese flying squadron, which had been patrolling off Asan Bay, encountered the Chinese cruiser Tsi-yuan and gunboat Kwang-yi. These vessels had steamed out of Asan to meet the transport Kow-shing, escorted by the Chinese gunboat Tsao-kiang. After an hour-long engagement, the Tsi-yuan escaped while the Kwang-yi grounded on rocks, where its powder-magazine exploded.
