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Hong Kong,

China

1898
 
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A Chinese Junk, at Hong Kong

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A Chinese sailing vessel is often called a "junk"
The English word "junk" owes its origin to the Javanese "jong" that refers to a "big vessel" or "ship". Chinese junks appear as early as during the Han Dynasty (220 BC–200 AD) and were part of the imperial fleets. Junks were used extensively for trade and transportation. The military and mercantile power
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    		T.G. Purvee

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