Ancient Fujian-style shipbuilding techniques gain global recognition Fuchuan, or Fujian-style ships, are ocean-going wooden #boats built in southeast China's #Fujian province. They feature a deep keel and wide upper structure, making them ideal for long-distance voyages. Quanzhou, the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, was a hub of maritime trade and shipbuilding during the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, establishing itself as the nation's foremost shipbuilding center. Re

827K views · 5.5K reactions | No GPS, no modern shipbuilding technology. The Hokulea Crew lovingly carries on the tradition and craft of Polynesian navigation in oceanic canoes using the sun, stars, and swells. | Great Big Story | Facebook