| Article number: | 10.08.024 |
A Chinese junk is a traditional sailing ship from China, recognisable by its characteristic rigging with adjustable bamboo sails which often consist of multiple compartments. These ships were used for centuries for fishing, trade, and transport along the Chinese coasts and rivers.
Rigging: Sails are made of bamboo battens horizontally attached to the sailcloth, which provides flexibility and allows for easy sail trimming.
Hull shape: Often wide and flat-bottomed, allowing the junk to easily sail in shallow water or be pulled onto the beach.
Multiple masts: Junks can have one or more masts.
Usage: From fishing boat to cargo vessel; in the past, they were also popular for long distances in Asian waters.
Junks play an important role in Chinese maritime history.
They were often described by European sailors in the 16th and 17th centuries due to their unique sail construction.
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Drawing number |
10.08.024 |
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Author |
H. Esveldt |
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Description |
Chinese junk |
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Quality |
building frames; cross-sections; rigging plan; |
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Scale |
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Number of sheets A00 |
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0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
2 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
105 |
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Particulars |
l.o.a. 41 cm |
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