Maritime Technology in the Indian Ocean Chinese Junks Hull Design Sail Design Navigation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Ocean
Chinese Junks Very unique in the Indian Ocean Basin Flat bottomed hull evolved from the rounded hulls Battened sails Overlapping planks increased strength and allowed for beamier boats Wanshichuan, bianhechuan, fuchuan Multiple sails, multiple rudders,
Rigging Cotton sails Square rigged sails -> lateen/ settee rigs http://nabataea.net/sailing.html
Hull Design Wooden planks sewn together No iron nails until major Portuguese presence Square transom Steering oars -> axial rudders Fish oil varnish on hull
Navigation Monsoon winds Landmark navigation (watercolor, fauna, etc.) Determining latitude- cross staff-> charts Latitude sailing Compass http://www.thepirateking.com/historical/cross_staff.htm