1. Maritime Technology in the Indian Ocean
Chinese Junks
Hull Design
Sail Design
Navigation

2. 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,

3. Rigging Cotton sails Square rigged sails -> lateen/ settee rigs

4. Hull Design Wooden planks sewn together
No iron nails until major Portuguese presence
Square transom
Steering oars -> axial rudders
Fish oil varnish on hull

5. Navigation Monsoon winds Landmark navigation (watercolor, fauna, etc.)
Determining latitude- cross staff-> charts
Latitude sailing
Compass