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This is a discussion on Tall Ships within the Navy forums, part of the China Defense & Military category; Does the PLAN have traditional tall ships (sailing ships) for ceremonial/cadet training purposes. If not it would be fitting if ...

  1. 02-14-2007, 01:47 PM #1
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    Does the PLAN have traditional tall ships (sailing ships) for ceremonial/cadet training purposes. If not it would be fitting if they build those massive junks that Zheng He uses as their tall ships.

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    INS Tarangini
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    The Junk Keiying
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    Re: Tall Ships

    What would be the purpose of such ships besides "for show"? Coincidentally, tho, PLAN does have a training ship named after Zheng He.
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    Re: Tall Ships

    Quote Originally Posted by oringo View Post
    What would be the purpose of such ships besides "for show"? Coincidentally, tho, PLAN does have a training ship named after Zheng He.
    Basic training in seamanship.
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