[Visual History of Korea] Silla nachimban, a true north-pointing compass for navigating the seas
May 21, 2022
Ennin documented that even after the Silla ship sustained damage to its hull, the ship continued sailing without sinking. The compartmentalized water impermeable hull design was the secret to Silla’s ships staying afloat even when they were damaged. Researchers believe a typical Silla merchant ship with a V-bottom was capable of carrying some 150 persons and 300 metric tons of cargo. The V-bott...