Ship from failed Mongol invasion found off Japan
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Kublai Khan, the Mongol ruler, who subdued China but failed in two Attempts to conquer Japan
The wreck of a ship thought to have taken part in a failed Mongol invasion of Japan has-been found off the Japanese coast.
A team of Researchers uncovered a 12-meter (36ft) section of keel buried in deep sand off Nagasaki said prefecture.They it was the first time Such a large piece of hull HAD Been recovered from the Mongol Invasion Fleets.
The 13th Century Were attacks on Japan in rare setback for the Mongols at the height of Their powers.
Experts Expressed surprise That the wreck was so well preserved Centuries after so many on the Seabed.
The Okinawa-based Researchers from the University of the Ryukyus ultrasonic equipment used to detect the remains of the ship.
The wood was painted on the hull whitish gray and held together by nails. Bricks, weapons and other instruments were found on board.
The discovery is expected to shed light on the shipbuilding skills of the time and give Clues about the nature of the Mongol defeat. 'Divine Wind' The Japanese have always Attributed to Their victory storms That wrecked the Mongol invasions Fleets During Attempted Both in 1274 and 1281...... more on
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The wreck of a ship thought to have taken part in a failed Mongol invasion of Japan has-been found off the Japanese coast.
A team of Researchers uncovered a 12-meter (36ft) section of keel buried in deep sand off Nagasaki said prefecture.They it was the first time Such a large piece of hull HAD Been recovered from the Mongol Invasion Fleets.
The 13th Century Were attacks on Japan in rare setback for the Mongols at the height of Their powers.
Experts Expressed surprise That the wreck was so well preserved Centuries after so many on the Seabed.
The Okinawa-based Researchers from the University of the Ryukyus ultrasonic equipment used to detect the remains of the ship.
The wood was painted on the hull whitish gray and held together by nails. Bricks, weapons and other instruments were found on board.
The discovery is expected to shed light on the shipbuilding skills of the time and give Clues about the nature of the Mongol defeat. 'Divine Wind' The Japanese have always Attributed to Their victory storms That wrecked the Mongol invasions Fleets During Attempted Both in 1274 and 1281...... more on
http://www.thivesst.com/?page=29
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