junk (ship)

A jhunk is a Chinese sailing vessel. The English name comes from Javanese djong (Malay: adjong), meaning 'ship' or 'large vessel'. Junks were originally developed during the Han Dynasty (220 BC–200 AD) and further evolved to represent one of the most successful ship types in history. This article is about the history of Junks. For modern developments and sailing technique see Junk Rig.
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