In China's maritime history, treasure ships are a topic of much attention. It is said that this kind of ship is 44 zhang long, and once carried Zheng He to the Western Ocean, showing the magnificent scene of ancient Chinese navigation. However, some began to doubt the authenticity of this legend. Is the treasure ship really as big as the legend says? Let's uncover this mystery together.
The Ptolemaic dynasty of ancient Egypt was known for its great naval prowess. It is recorded that in the Mediterranean world, they built a huge warship to celebrate the exploits of the king's victory. The supership was 280 cubits long, 38 cubits wide and 48 cubits in height. Despite its size, it was unable to go to sea and could only anchor in the harbor as the king's water palace. This historical fact makes one wonder how large the ancient ships really were, and whether there is any exaggeration.
The ancient Roman emperor Caligula also built a shockingly huge ship, claimed to be 137 meters long and 58 meters wide. However, this giant ship is not as extravagant as the legend suggests. After archaeological excavations, the size of the ship is surprising, despite the fact that only the skeleton of the bottom remains. However, its actual size is nowhere near that of the legendary treasure ship, which further raises questions about the size and size of the ancient ship.
During the period when the Dutch East India Company was active, some exaggerated descriptions of their ships also arose. Although some documents claim that Dutch merchant ships possess huge hulls and great firepower, in reality, these descriptions may be exaggerated. The Dutch merchant ships were not as strong as the legend suggested, but were easily defeated by the Spaniards. This fact tells us that the size and combat effectiveness of ancient ships may have been exaggerated.
In Chinese history, legends about treasure ships have been widely circulated. However, with the study of other ancient ships, people began to question this legend. The claim that Captain Bao is 44 zhang may just be an exaggerated description of the legend, but the reality may be far from it. For the study of ancient maritime history, we need to look at documents and archaeological finds more objectively to understand the true historical picture.
Conclusion: The size and size of ancient ships have always been a topic of concern for historians. The legendary Treasure Captain is 44 zhang long, and although it has aroused people's curiosity, such a huge ship may not exist in reality. Through the study of other ancient ships, we can understand the history of ancient navigation more objectively and understand the true appearance of ancient ships.