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The most ancient boat in China, about 7,500 years old, was unearthed in Xiaoshan City in Zhejiang Province of eastern China
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The Chinese built ships that were often called "floating fortresses" as early as the Zhou Dynasty in the 8th century BCE. These ships were large enough to feature multiple decks. The shipbuilding industry of ancient China became mature quite early during the in the following centuries. Huge floating vessels were built by skilled artisans. During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), a Chinese navy was established and the shipbuilding industry thrived in provinces like Fujian.  |
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