Even in our 21st century of supertankers and cruise ships lit like floating cities, Zheng He’s treasure fleet still inspires awe. More than 300 vessels with some 30,000 men sailed in the first ...
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Commanded by Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) navigator Zheng He, the world's most powerful fleet at the time embarked on seven expeditions across the Indian Ocean and beyond. Visiting more than 30 countries ...