After the North Koreans began taking hits, they attempted to flee the engagement, but were chased by the "Bak Du San" in a running battle that ended with the steamer being sunk near Tsushima Island, with heavy loss of life.
They attempted to flee the engagement. They were chased by the "Bak Du San" in a running battle. This was with heavy loss of life. This running battle ended with the steamer. This steamer was being sunk near Tsushima Island. The North Koreans began taking hits.