Shachuan
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- Chinese: 沙船 (shāchuán)
Shāchuán were a type of shipping barge and warship used in Ming Dynasty China, especially in coastal areas near the mouth of the Yangtze River.
Fitted with multiple masts and squared-off bow and stern, they were known for their sudden bursts of speed.
References
- Gallery labels, The Story of Admiral Yi, Seoul.