Ship
![Chinese junk 1804 A Chinese junk depicted in Travels in China: containing descriptions, observations, and comparisons, made and collected in the course of a short residence at the Imperial palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a subsequent journey through the country from Pekin to Canton, page 59 by John Barrow](https://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/Chinese_junk_1804-235x183.jpg)
Junk ship
Besides having a cool name, the sturdy, lightweight junk is known for being the first ship to feature a rudder mounted on its stern for steering. The Chinese junk ship was among the most powerful and easily navigable ships in the ancient world.