Voyages of Zheng He - Chinese Voyages to Africa


Voyages of Chinese explorer Admiral Zheng He between 1405 - 1422

According to medieval Chinese sources, Zheng He commanded seven expeditions. The 1405 expedition consisted of 27,800 men and a fleet of 62 treasure ships supported by approximately 190 smaller ships. Some of the ships were over 300 feet long and 150 feet wide, the largest being 440 feet long and 186 feet across, capable of carrying 1,000 men. The crew included sailors, clerks, interpreters, soldiers, artisans, medical men and meteorologists.


Voyages of Zheng He

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