Great Ming Military

A replica Zhejiang Niao Chuan built in 2003. Although seaworthy, the replica's sails appear much smaller than historical ships. The last...

UPDATED AUGUST 17, 2025 Drawing of a Fu Chuan with full bamboo palisade, from 'Jing Guo Xiong Lue (《經國雄略》)'. Note its rolled, rat...

UPDATED AUGUST 8, 2025 Drawing of a Guang Chu...

UPDATED JULY 23, 2025 Drawing of a Sha Chuan, from 'Wu Bei Zhi (《武備志》)'. Originating from  Chongming Island  at the mouth of the Y...