Famous Ships and Boats in History

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Chinese Ships; First, Last, Oldest

Jiaolong — Chinese research vessel, submersible
World's first manned research submersible designed to reach a depth of 7,000 meters below sea level. Named after a mythical river dragon, spiritually akin to the crocodile. LAUNCHED: 2010, July → FATE: Still in operation.

Keying, Junk — Chinese junk, three-masted (trading ship)
The first ship from China to visit New York where it was visited by 4,000 tourists a day paying 25 cents to board the ship and meet its crew. She was manned by 30 Chinese and 12 Englishmen, and commanded by the British Captain Charles Alfred Kellett during her travel. LAUNCHED: 1846, circa → FATE: Neglected and rotted in England in 1855.

The number of Chinese Ships; First, Last, Oldest listed is 2

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First Ship on each page
Page	Ship Name (Country and Type)
1.	Keying, Junk (Chinese junk)

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Ships; First, Last, Oldest

Keying, Junk Chinese junk

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There are more than 400 ships in this database, but the initial list is only for famous ships names that begin with letters "A-B". For other listings, use the country and type tabs.

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Although submarines are usually called boats, they are grouped with ships here.

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