SS4 – The Twelve Ships

In this episode:

After disgrace, after chains, after the navy he had built was nearly ruined in another man’s hands, Yi Sun-sin returned to the sea with almost nothing left. Korea was bleeding, Japan was pressing forward again, and the king was ready to abandon the waters altogether. But Yi looked at the wreckage, counted what remained, and sent back the words that would follow him into history: “Your servant still has twelve ships.” In The Twelve Ships, Part 2 of the life of Yi Sun-sin, the story moves through betrayal, humiliation, impossible odds, and the final battles of a man who would not let the enemy pass while he still had breath to fight.

About this series:

Stirring Stories is an occasional series from Sandy Creek Stirrings that uncovers some of history’s most remarkable—and often forgotten—true stories. From ancient battlefields and lost expeditions to shipwrecks, disasters, daring escapes, and extraordinary acts of courage, each episode brings the past vividly to life through immersive storytelling and careful historical research. More than a history lesson, these are stories that remind us of the enduring truths of human nature and the timeless wisdom of God’s Word.