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Shipwreck evidences Southern Song Dynasty’s overseas trade

Updated: Dec 25, 2023 www.chinaservicesinfo.com Print
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Underwater view of the Southern Song Dynasty Huaguangjiao One shipwreck [Photo/Official website of the Hainan Museum]

Discovered in 2008 at the Huaguangjiao Reef in the Xisha Islands, this shipwreck dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) is now being preserved and restored at the Hainan Museum. Nearly ten thousand artifacts have been salvaged from it, with ceramics comprising the majority. The ceramics showcase various glaze colors and include a wide range of types.

The Huaguangjiao One shipwreck is the first ancient shipwreck discovered in deep-sea waters in China. As a significant archaeological find, it provides valuable insights into shipbuilding, navigation techniques and overseas trade during the Southern Song Dynasty.

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