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The Blockade of Wonsan, or the Siege of Wonsan, from February 16, 1951 to July 27, 1953, during the Korean War, was the longest naval blockade in modern history, lasting 861 days. UN naval forces, primarily from the United States, successfully kept the strategically important city of Wonsan from being used by the North Korean Navy.The blockade also served to divert communist troops from the front line.

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  • The Blockade of Wonsan, or the Siege of Wonsan, from February 16, 1951 to July 27, 1953, during the Korean War, was the longest naval blockade in modern history, lasting 861 days. UN naval forces, primarily from the United States, successfully kept the strategically important city of Wonsan from being used by the North Korean Navy.The blockade also served to divert communist troops from the front line.
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  • Blockade of Wonsan
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  • 41 killed
  • 158 wounded
  • 16destroyers damaged
  • 1LSDdamaged
  • 1battleshipdamaged
  • 1patrol boatsunk
  • 2cruisers damaged
  • 2minesweepers sunk
  • 3LSMRs damaged
  • 3frigates damaged
  • 5 minesweepers damaged
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  • *Many of the damaged American warships were struck more than once on different occasions.
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  • Allied victory, successful blockade of Wonsan.
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