Raise the Nanhai


Written By Daniel on January 16, 2008 at 6:33 am | In archaeology, China | Please Comment

An 800-year-old Song Dynasty merchant boat loaded with precious trading goods has been rescued from the sea bed, and is now residing in its own state-of-the art Museum called the “Crystal Palace” in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, southern China. Before it was raised the 5000-ton ship, the Nanhai (South China Sea), was resting under 24 meters […]