Ship model of a riverine junk, used for the transportation of passengers on the middle reaches of the Yangzi / Chang Jiang river. Capacity of 150 tons.
Model built of planks and bulkheads. Flat bottom, fore connecting to slightly broadening swim head, aft ending in a backwards raking flat transom in a rudder well. Angular bilges, straight raking sides, aft projecting from the transom, the upper part of which is connected to a slightly broadening, curved stern. Two convex wales. Sheer for rising, aft strongly rising. Fore cuddy board with two catheads, foremast, capstan and two outriggers with thole pins. Mainmast with windlass on the starboard side. Angular superstructure with high porch having a longitudinal arched wooden roof. It is connected to a closed cabin with a longitudinal arched roof. Behind it, a raised wheelhouse with doors. Arched wooden roof. Gangway alongside the superstructure. Balanced rudder with rounded back. Three masts with cotton standing lug with loose cloths. Mizzen mast on the stern with jack boom. Chinese character on fore swim head. Doors with coloured carvings.
