Inchon lies some 118 miles to the westward of Seol on the east bank of the estuary of the River Salee which joins the River Han, or Seoul River about 20 miles further north. Many islands, rocks and shoals extend to seaward some 40 miles to the west and south westward. Tidal streams of about three knots increasing to as much as 6 knots in the narrower passages could be expected. Several channels lead through the shoals. After careful consideration the north-western or Flying Fish Channel was chosen as most suitable.  It was decided to start the bombardment about an hour after high water that was due to occur at 1032 with a rise of about 25 feet. The fleet would be supported by two P-2V (NEPTUNE) aircraft for spotting and two Corsairs from the USS Sicily to give air cover. Several islands had been reported as occupied by the communists. Targets were school buildings being used as barracks, an electric power station, oil tanks and storage; a truck park etc. 0745 communications were established with the KENYA and the aircraft at 38^o 11^’ N 13^o 13^’E. the ships progressed at 18 knots on a flood tide and an hour later reached the selected bombardment position close to Kitachoshis about 11 miles south of Inchon. COSSACK stood by to deal with any interference with the bombarding ships from the shore.  The bombardment lasted an hour and three quarters. After which BELFAST, COSSACK and CHARITY sailed for Sasebo.

That evening a report of 300 junks being sighted to the westward of Inchon was received and COSSACK was detached to strengthen KENYA’s patrol. It was in fact an innocent fishing fleet.