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Arab Pearling Dhows
Long thin-hulled Arab pearling dhows and the extraordinary evolution of astral navigation
Chinese Ship Building
Innovations in boat design including centre-line rudders and watertight compartments
Square Rigged Clippers
British square rigged clippers were fast yacht-like vessels with three masts
The SS Great Britain
The world's first big iron-hulled propeller driven steam ship built by IK Brunel in 1843
