Naval Battle of the Han River (1951)

Naval Battle of the Han River
Part of the Korean War
HMAS Murchison operating off Korea.
Date 28–30 September 1951 Location Han River, South Korea Result Australian tactical victory
Belligerents
Australia	China
Commanders and leaders
Allen Dollard	Unknown
Strength
1 frigate	Infantry shore batteries
Casualties and losses
4 wounded 1 frigate moderately damaged	~40 killed several shore batteries destroyed

The Naval Battle of the Han River (28–30 September 1951) was fought during the Korean War. The main fighting occurred after an Australian frigate was attacked by communist Chinese forces while transiting the Han River in Korea. Up until that time United Nations (UN) warships had operated on the river with only limited Chinese resistance. Following the engagement UN naval forces continued to operate on the Han, although riverine operations were suspended two months later. Four Australians were wounded during the engagement, while Chinese casualties have been estimated at around 40 killed and several guns destroyed.