junk, classic Chinese sailing vessel of ancient unknown origin, still in wide use. High-sterned, with projecting bow, the junk carries up to five masts on which are set square sails consisting of panels of linen or matting flattened by bamboo strips. Each sail can be spread or closed at a pull, like a venetian blind.
Where did junks sail?
China
How do you make a junk sail?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrED10Bl-iw
What did Chinese junk ships carry?
Wooden sailing ships, called junks, were used by merchants to carry goods along rivers and canals or by sea.
What are Chinese junk sails made of?
The ultimate eye-catchers of any junk are its sails, attached to up to five masts. Shaped like a square, the sails are usually made of linen or matting, articulated by strips of bamboo.11 Jan 2021
What are junks made of?
Classic junks were built of softwoods (although after the 17th century teak was used in Guangdong) with the outside shape built first. Then multiple internal compartment/bulkheads accessed by separate hatches and ladders, reminiscent of the interior structure of bamboo, were built in.