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Name: patrickputters
E-mail address: patrickputters@yahoo.co.uk
Homepage URL: http:// junk from ho sang
Comments: hello could you help me to find more information about the 34/ junk build by ho sang shipyard in hongkong ? her name is ( QUEEN BEE ) i hope that you can help me to find information about her , sincerely yours pputters
Sunday, February 27th 2011 - 07:35:54 AM
Name: dan paris
E-mail address: paris@danielswoodland.com
Homepage URL: http://www.danielswoodland.com
Comments: I need to find out what typical accessories on a 12-14century chinese junk fishing boat would be such as containers,nets,poles etc. Thank you

Monday, December 6th 2010 - 11:29:29 AM
Name: Peter Dekker
E-mail address: pwd@zeelandnet.nl
Comments: I am a Dutch retired seaman interested in chinese junks and sampans. Always looking for plans and drawings for wooden model building.
Tuesday, November 2nd 2010 - 08:32:15 AM
Name: John Evans
E-mail address: je@aerotechlou.com
Homepage URL: http://www.aerotechlou.com
Comments: My brother recently purchased a chinese junk built
especially for a movie called lady luck. The movie
was made in 1975 and starred Burt Reynolds, Gene
Hackman and Liza Minelli. His is restoring the
boat here in Louisville, KY and would like to know
more about its origin. We have searched the net
using all the popular search engines and, each lead
has fizzled. Hopefully someone out there will be
able to give us some direction. We would really like
to find the builder so that we could get some drawings
or specifications. Many thanks, John and Jim
Sunday, May 30th 2010 - 06:16:00 PM
Name: Jeremy Beringer
E-mail address: Budgie351@aol.com
Comments: My father as far as I can remember sailed Intrepid Dragon II some years ago before he died, I remember going on the ship at Cowes in 1976, My father was Roy Williams. If you have any information or photographs I would be very grateful

Many thanks

Jeremy Beringer (nee Williams)
Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - 08:31:09 AM
Name: Guy La Salle
E-mail address: gmlas@yahoo.com
Comments: Dear Junk Afficionados,

Just to add to the inventory, I've got two junks in Portland, Oregon USA. One is a fishing junk built in Beihai, China in 1989. Very authentic and very robust. The other is a pleasure junk built in Hong Kong in 1956. It is a mix of East and West. Classic HK junk hull with a bulbous keel and a large cabin. Thanks for hosting one of the few stable sites about Chinese Junks.

GL
Saturday, October 3rd 2009 - 02:57:12 AM
Name: Allen Wells
E-mail address: allenvirginia@btinternet.com
Comments: I have a 54ft Colvin junk. Three mast, Steel. Private mooring in Portland Harbour. I would be interested in selling a half share with a vieu to crewing the boat with another couple to take on Promotional work, filming etc.
New bow thruster, complete rewire and 11,000 spent in 08.
Tuesday, July 21st 2009 - 10:20:52 AM
Name: Mark van Oel
E-mail address: markvanoel@china-cie.nl
Comments: Dear reader,

I am looking to buy a ship like the:

Naga Pelagi - Chinese Junk Sail (62 ft)

If you have any info on similar ships for sale please email me....

Thk,

Mark van Oel
Sunday, March 8th 2009 - 10:38:00 PM
Name: dallas
E-mail address: dallas.e@live.com
Comments: This is the correct email address. I get them confused.
Sunday, February 8th 2009 - 03:17:07 PM
Name: Dallas E
E-mail address: dallas.e @hotmail.com
Comments: Am looking for a junk. I know there are ones that could be purhased that are not on the internet.
Please notify me if you know of or hear of one.
Thanks
Sunday, February 8th 2009 - 02:37:01 PM
Name: Sadler L James
E-mail address: dirguide@bellsouth.net
Comments: My wife and I live in Ft. Lauderdale, florida and my wife recently retired. We are selling our CO_OP on the Intra-coastal and mmoving onto a junk. Therefore, I am studying junks and learning what junks cost and how they sail. I made one short cruise eons ago and loved it. I sail larger American sailboats but want the liveability and comfort of a junk.
You will hear more from us.
Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 06:34:27 PM
Name: Ted Johnson
E-mail address: ted.johnson@qwest.com
Homepage URL: http://pontianum.blogspot.com
Comments: I'm looking for a junk-rigged sailboat 38-50'.

Thanks

Ted
Wednesday, October 29th 2008 - 09:13:14 AM
Name: Tim Sherman
E-mail address: tswheel@gmail.com
Comments: Looking for a mentor for sailing a chinese Junk any place in southern california

I am looking for a partner to build a chinese junk of refit one restore etc.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 08:46:48 PM
Name: geoff
E-mail address: geoffrawson@hotmail.com
Comments: Iam in Victoria Australia and am being offered a Junk of the Kwantung class. 5 ton and 35 ft. Anyone know of them and are they suitable for extended ocean cruising.
Apparently 1 ton sand ballast?
Tuesday, January 22nd 2008 - 01:09:12 AM
Name: David Tyler
E-mail address: tystie34@yahoo.com
Comments: I've just visited the Hawaii Yacht Club and noticed your junk across the water. I'm voyaging on a modern, western junk, built in England of wood/epoxy in 2000. I belong to the Junk Rig Association, based in England, and I've sent details of your website to our secretary.
Saturday, July 21st 2007 - 12:12:10 PM
Name: greg loftus
E-mail address: cominco@theedge.ca
Homepage URL: http://www.paddlersforparts.ca
Comments: I have a hugh interest in junks and at the moment I seem to be leaning towards a schooner rigged junk. The photos are great the swedish boat is excellent. Thanks I will be back again Greg
Friday, March 23rd 2007 - 11:22:15 PM
Name: Wan Fu
E-mail address: anchorcrane@maine.rr.com
Comments: We own a 60' steel Tom Colvin designed, Australia Built, three masted Chinese Junk, We would like to know of as much that is available either in print or through photographs of the sailing, design, or just folklore
Saturday, December 30th 2006 - 06:24:18 AM
Name: Noel Stout
E-mail address: noel_stout@yahoo.com
Comments: Hello everyone I am happy to find this site. I will cut to the chase I am looking to crew on a junk rig this summer. I will fly to you and help with expences but I am not rich. I have read enough to know I need to sail this rig. I am 29 male health and safe on the water. If anyone is looking for crew or just someone who is excited to hear what you have learned from this rig, I am more than motivated.
Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 12:08:02 AM
Name: al levine
E-mail address: allevine75@hotmail.com
Comments: Good Afternoon, each year for the past 12 I have done something unusual for raising money for hospice. Once tried to sail a hobie cat up the east coast and once sailed NY to UK
aboard a one of the steel challange boats. Next year I would like to do another sail adventure. Junks have interested me and I would like to sail one. Any body have any suggestions as to where and how?? Thank You for your time al
Saturday, December 17th 2005 - 01:05:29 PM
Name: Eddy
E-mail address: edmax@starhub.net.sg
Homepage URL: http://happycruise.com.sg
Comments: Hi all, Very glad to have found this great site.
I am interested to add a chinese junk to my boat chartering business. Any infomation will be appreciated.
Saturday, October 15th 2005 - 04:05:52 AM
Name: stephen masters
E-mail address: stephen_masters@hotmail.com
Comments: Looking to rent a Junk in Pattaya Thailand for 10 days starting the 25th of October 2005. No need for engine just needs to float. Please contact me Thai phone number 06-543-6978 or at my email.
Thursday, October 13th 2005 - 09:08:45 PM
Name: Phil
E-mail address: lataniere34@hotmail.com
Comments: I discovered this site by chance; what a gem! I am selling a pleasure junk, moored in the south of France. It was built in 1968 at the Woo-Ying shipyard at Ho Sang,Hongkong.
Built of teak and in good condition, with an excellent Perkins 80hp. diesel engine. E-mail me if interested.
Phil Harris.
Monday, July 18th 2005 - 03:50:13 AM
Name: olungbada
E-mail address: oluegouwa@yahoo.co.in
Comments: lovely sit looking for info on ship
Sunday, February 13th 2005 - 09:12:01 AM
Name: Bill W
E-mail address: wwood02@comcast.net
Comments: I'm buying a 1973 44' Garden Wanderer built by R Fung Co. Hong Kong and am looking for information on the builder. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tuesday, January 25th 2005 - 09:20:06 AM
Name: Mac
E-mail address: Suitendojo@aol.com
Comments: After much deliberation and curteous libation, we have decided that our 1964 30' Ho Seng junk will not be for sale, but, will instead be readied for sail!

Mac
Monday, January 3rd 2005 - 06:54:22 PM
Name: terry roberts
E-mail address: robbymax@aol.com
Comments: One year ago, I found an old Chinese junk in a boat yard in the United Kingdom . the boat is called sun fung she was built in 1956 in the FAM LAM KEE shipyard in Stanley Hong Kong . does anyone know if the shipyard is still there sun fung has been completely restored and the original yanmar 3ST diesel engine has been rebuilt and started the end off of September 2004 . the red junk sails are being repaired and sun fung will be relaunched spring 2005 . anyone wishing to know more and to see pictures . please e-mail to the above address
Tuesday, October 5th 2004 - 12:54:22 PM
Name: Captain E.
E-mail address: captaineh1@aol.com
Comments: I have a 37ft Chinese Junk, built in Hong Kong in 1962 by R.Fung. I have a business doing Dinner Cruises in Marina Del Rey, CA. I would like to sale the business or just the boat. It's constructed of Teak and completely farnished. If interested, please contact me at captaineh1@aol.com.
Friday, April 16th 2004 - 10:22:54 AM
Name: Mac
E-mail address: Suitendojo@aol.com
Comments: Selling 1964 Ho Sang shipbuilder's 30' junk.
Needs restoration. $20K
Wednesday, February 4th 2004 - 06:55:57 PM
Name: vincent browne
E-mail address: vincent_himself@hotmail.com
Comments: I am very interested in sailing. I am facinated in the Chinese Junk, it seems to be a special nautical type of craft.
Sunday, November 30th 2003 - 07:59:35 PM
Name: Richard
E-mail address: l1ptr@yahoo.com
Comments: I am researching the 15th century Chinese trading fleets that plied the Indian and other oceans (and discovered America according to Gavin Mendes)between 1407 and 1421 for one or more oil paintings on the topic. I've read, "1421 The Year China Discovered America" and have ordered other books through my local library but have not yet seen or read discriptions of the vessels with the exception of the NOVA episode entitled "The Sultan's Lost Treasure". Does anyone have some suggestions for sources of historically accurate colors and the appearance of some of the many types of 15th century junks? I'm at the beginning of my research and thought that I would put together a plastic model of a junk to help become familiar with the architecture of traditional, Chinese vessels.
Wednesday, July 30th 2003 - 04:44:35 PM
Name: rick kilpatrick
Homepage URL: http://home.austarnet.com.au/shaolin
Comments: i am the co owner of an authentic chinese built junk 45ft operating in north queensland australia
Tuesday, April 1st 2003 - 02:26:15 AM
Name: Ben
E-mail address: benjamin.s.green@attbi.com
Comments: I am finishing a model of a three mast Junk and need to know what to do with the anchor and line. As I have about 6 months on this model I want it to be accurate. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, February 16th 2003 - 02:06:32 PM
Name: Laurent Huppé
E-mail address: thakhao@fr.st
Comments: I am interested to buy a Chinese Junk 42/50 feet, I live in Thailand. Also if you are or you know brokers - dealers or manufacturers around South Asia, wellcome.
My phone:66 17371716 or e-mail: thakhao@fr.st
Tuesday, February 4th 2003 - 09:24:17 PM
Name: Pat Workman
E-mail address: jworkman9@aol.com
Comments: We had some information about the sale of the Junk Rig named China Cloud and now we can't find it. Does anyone know where we can get information on it?
Wednesday, August 28th 2002 - 05:45:30 PM
Name: Dockside Boat & Bed
E-mail address: boatandbed@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.boatandbed.com
Comments: For those fascinated by Junks, come spend the night on one !The Mei Wen Ti is located in Long Beach, CA. and is a 54' Authentic Chinese Junk built in Mainland China about 8 years ago. It's a wonderful experience, not to be missed.
Call our office for reservations at (562) 436-3111
Friday, August 23rd 2002 - 04:35:35 PM
Name: Cecilia Fan
E-mail address: csvs@ureach.com
Comments: We know of a few manufacturers in China who are capable of building traditional, old-style, Chinese junks (quotes and drawings are available upon request. Also can manufacture according to your own design). We are an Australian company based in Beijing providing assistance to western clients in doing business with China. Please contact us for further information.
Wednesday, August 21st 2002 - 09:20:54 PM
Name: A P Banham
E-mail address: abanham@simmonsco-intl.com
Comments: I am looking for paintings , sketches of Chinese Junks done in the late 1800s and early 1900s particularly by Ivon A Donnelly (1920s) who signed his pictures with full name or IAD with a small box border. Also interested in old models (which Donnelly made too)
Wednesday, August 21st 2002 - 09:36:30 AM
Name: UGBAJAH BRANGTON
E-mail address: brangton@lycos.com
Homepage URL: http://www.Ugbajah.com
Comments: I WILL BE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A FIRST CLASS JUNK OF ABOUT 60FT,HAVE ANY IDEA OF THE PRICE,MAIL ME IWILL PAY CASH.WANT THE CHINES TO STOP PIRACY,ASAP.WHAT A GOOD SITE I MUST COMMEND.WILL BE VISITING FROM TIME TO TIME,BYE FOR NOW.
Thursday, August 1st 2002 - 09:22:43 AM
Name: Mark Wilk
E-mail address: MarkWilk@Comcast.net
Comments: I am interested in buying a junk for use as a pleasure boat on the US Great Lakes. Are there brokers/dealers/manufacturers avaliable?
Friday, July 26th 2002 - 09:53:16 AM
Name: Jan van der Weerd
E-mail address: vdweerd@usa.net
Comments: I am planning a trip to Shanghai and South China in 2003.
I should love to make a cruise on a junk somewhere.
Can anybody tell me if there are possibilities to do that ?
Thanks, bye, Jan.
Thursday, July 11th 2002 - 02:31:51 AM
Name: Simon Hinton
E-mail address: simon.hinton@btinternet.com
Comments: Chinese Junk Wanted!!!

My business partner is currently looking to purchase a Chinese junk - so I'd be grateful if anyone reading this with a vessel to sell or with any useful connections in this area would email details.

Many thanks

Simon Hinton
Sunday, June 30th 2002 - 09:56:11 AM
Name: ezra
E-mail address: ezrjen@yahoomail.com
Comments: Hi,

I find this an interesting and very useful site. I am interested in three particular junks once commonly seen in Hong Kong:

1. construction drawing of a Duk Ling type of junk since I would like to construct or illustrate the frames and bulkheads layout.

2. Swatow traders of the 60 and 70's which I need more clear photos or illustrations of the stern and stern deck.

3. Hong Kong fishing long liner, I need more information on the rudder trunk or other construction details.

I would appreciate any help. Thank you

Ezra

Sunday, June 16th 2002 - 10:15:04 AM
Name: forrest
E-mail address: linakajmc@aol.com
Comments: I have a 32 ft Junk for sale in Hilo Hi. Must sell. Please send inquiries to this address
Tuesday, June 4th 2002 - 08:57:41 PM
Name: Don Roggie
E-mail address: rogecapn@aol.com
Comments: Am interested in finding information as to contacts for purchasing or having built overseas, a Chinese junk, and to get general idea as to possible costs and paperwork involved. Size, at least 40 foot, material- wood 1st, steel 2nd. Purpose: liveaboard and limited chartering. Thank you.
Friday, April 19th 2002 - 03:06:15 PM
Name: Steve Lange
E-mail address: shipstrader@aol.com
Comments: This is a spectacular web site to have discovered. Thank you for a place of interest and detail. I visited Hong Kong a few years ago and became intrigued with junks when I noticed their scarcity and then the fact that I saw one for sale in the local paper surprised me. I am looking to purchase a large sailing junk in the near future. In the meantime, I read that there are few large junks in existance, but that there are a few derelicts in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Can anyone give me information on those and wheather they are available for purchase? I live in California and am looking for a large non sailable junk for a project here. Thank You.
Monday, March 18th 2002 - 09:53:54 PM
Name: Jim Pearson
E-mail address: jdpearson@worldnet.att.net
Comments: Hi Guys,

I came across your web site via www.google.com. I typed in Okinawa Yacht Club. and found your site.

What I am looking for is: The Okinawa Yacht Club. When I was flying out of Naha in 1964 and 65 for Air America out of Naha on the Scheduled Air Services Ryukyus down to Miyako, Ishigaki and Yonaguni twice a day for a year in my spare time I joined the Club. At that time I was flying on a Commercial venture by AAM and did not have Military priviledges like the rest of the company, so the Yacht Club was my means of relaxation. I was and still am a would be sailor, but I enjoy the ambiance and the people.

While a member a couple of other AAM guys had small boats. One Louie Banta had a localy manufactured boat with a Yanmar diesel in it and my other Friend was Tom Murray and his wife Puzzy who had a small 20 or so foot motor boat. We had many good days of sailing out of the club to the island and doing some fishing.

When I left the island to go back to Laos rather than give up my membership I converted it into a Life Member in Absentia and still have the engraved silver card.......somewhere. I did find it a few months ago and was going to write to the club and try and determine their status.

Is the Club still functioning? If so, does anyone have a contact address or web site for them? I would really appreciate it.

Best Regards to All

Jim Pearson
Retired Air Line and ex-Air America. Loved it.
Wednesday, March 13th 2002 - 08:52:17 PM
Name: Mike Hollywood
E-mail address: Hollytile@aol.com
Comments: I am looking to purchase a used Junk in the 30-35' range and would appreciate any information as to sellers and or leads on same. I live in California but could pick up anywhere, depending on price, etc.
Monday, January 28th 2002 - 05:55:44 PM
Name: Barry Jamison
E-mail address: bjamisons@cs.com
Comments: My son is currently trying to get information regarding Junks; specifically, he needs a diagram of that would show callouts of various important features of junks. He's got to be able to make a drawing of one showing these parts w/explanation of the function. Anybody out thar know/have any such information?

Much Appreciated!
Sunday, January 20th 2002 - 10:10:02 AM
Name: Jen
E-mail address: joydropus@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi. My name is Jen, and my great great Uncle, Ivon A. Donnelly, was a author, painter and model maker of Chinese Junks, in the early 1900's. My great aunt is looking for anything to do with him. He published many books, many with many original paintings in them. He also sold many models. If anyone out there knows anything about him, or his work, please contact me!! My aunt is 90, and wishes to do this. Thank You!
Sunday, January 13th 2002 - 10:28:46 PM
Name: Stuart Crawford
E-mail address: scrawford@paradise.net.nz
Comments: Hi there,
This is one of the best sites that I have found on junks so far.
There is now a yahoo group to discuss all aspects of junks, sampans and lorcha's which can be found at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/junks-sampans-and-lorchas/
Friday, December 14th 2001 - 04:36:48 PM
Name: paul vine
E-mail address: VnJ@aol.com
Comments: I HAVE A MODEL OF A CHINESE JUNK MADE BY TAI SHENG HE WAS A MANUFACTURER OF HIGH GRADE FURNITURE AND MODEL JUNKS OF NINGPO AND NATIVE STYLES IT IS ALL ORIGINAL I HAVE HAD IT FOR OVER 40 YEARS IT WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MY UNCLE WOULD ANY ONE KNOW ITs VALUE
Sunday, November 18th 2001 - 02:43:02 AM
Name: Paul Johnston
E-mail address: Junksailor@yahoo.com
Comments: As a poor, 47 year old man, a book called "Voyaging on a Small Income" stole my heart away. Does anyone have or know where i can find plans for a 24 to 26 foot junk suitable for a single man to live and voyage on. The more traditonal it looks the better although i would prefer to build it with E-glassed plywood for easier maintnence. This is a wonderful Site and has been uplifting to see. thank you for any and all responses in advance
Tuesday, November 6th 2001 - 10:47:21 AM
Name: Jesse Taylor
E-mail address: cheesesaladsandwich@hotmail.com
Comments: We are looking for a junk to run a charter operation from, it needs to be 60-100ft. Either a cargo boat for conversion or an already converted boat. Lots of space is important. Not to bothered where its lying. We are ready to move very quickly with the purchase. Anybody know of one please contact me on my e.mail.
Friday, October 26th 2001 - 12:12:36 PM
Name: K Cieciel
E-mail address: Monkeytown59@hotmail.com
Comments: Any information reguarding purchasing a junk or what its
like to own one would be very appreciated.
Wednesday, August 1st 2001 - 06:06:19 PM
Name: john gleeson
E-mail address: jwilliamgleeon@aol.com
Comments: I am thinking of buying a junk with a friend. Where do I
begin.
Saturday, July 21st 2001 - 09:43:11 AM
Name: Stephen Feldman [Asian Rare Books]
E-mail address: arbs@erols.com
Homepage URL: http://www.erols.com/arbs
Comments: Seek to buy old books relating to junks (Worcester, etc.)
and old books on China and Asia generally.
S. Feldman/Asian Rare Books (New York City)
arbs@erols.com
Friday, June 22nd 2001 - 07:43:03 PM
Name: mary chamberlin
E-mail address: mbcbeach@home.com
Comments: Trying to locate Sue Foo, 35' Chinese Junk built in Hong
Kong in 1960. It was once owned by Roger Roffler, then sold
to Ron Waterhouse, Duluth, Would appreciate any info.
Sincerely, Mary Chamberlin
Sunday, April 22nd 2001 - 12:04:51 PM
Name: Norm
E-mail address: nosut@gcol.net
Comments: Is anyone building or sell a junk rigged Benford design?
Either the 34' Badger or the 37' version. I am very
interested in such boats. Let me know.

Norm
Friday, March 16th 2001 - 06:26:38 PM
Name: Harold Kramer
E-mail address: haroldkramer@hotmail.com
Comments: Loved your site - thanks. Looking for source of plans for
small sailing junk (under 32 feet?) if such exists, for
home building project. Prefer junk design with hard chine,
blunt bow. Thanks, H
Saturday, February 24th 2001 - 09:54:11 AM
Name: JOAQUIN DE QUINTANA ROO
E-mail address: JDQROO69@HOTMAIL.COM
Comments: Hello, My name is Joaquin, also founder of the Chinese Junk
Association, PO BOX 120812, CHULA VISTA, CA 91912. I own
and live aboard a 40ft Junk, CHINA ROSE, built in Hong
Kong, 1959. I have resourdes for plans, bamboo, and
information.
Sunday, February 11th 2001 - 08:03:59 AM
Name: Peter Vanderbeke
E-mail address: beaky@ihug.co.nz
Comments: I have been looking for a junk site for some time as I am
currently building a junk rigged copy of Joshua Slocome's
Spray. I am building her in steel and have designed a two
mast rig for her.

My wife an I intend to cruise after completion - starting
with the pacifis islands. The project is currently about
70% finished and launching is expected in the next 12mths.
Wednesday, February 7th 2001 - 08:45:08 PM
Name: Aart van Namen
E-mail address: A.v.Namen@hccnet.nl
Homepage URL: http://www.watergeus.org
Comments: Dear Sir, Madame,

I' am very interested in buying a Junk. Maybe it is
possible to sent me information of junks with a size of
about 90 feet long. I' am also very pleased with names or
addresses of people that can help me with further
information.

Thanks,

A. van Namen

A.v.Namen@hccnet.nl
Monday, December 18th 2000 - 08:24:03 AM
Name: Lynn Hackman
E-mail address: LMHackman@aol.com
Comments: Looking for a unique boat & breakfast? Check out Dockside
Boat and Bed in Long Beach California, home to the Mei Wen
Ti, an authentic Chinese Junk built in Changshu, China.
The Mei Wen Ti was formerly located at Harbor Island in San
Diego.
Monday, November 20th 2000 - 08:16:47 PM
Name: anne
E-mail address: backpackers@start.com.au
Homepage URL: http://www.backpackers@start.com.au
Comments: I live in the very southernmost tip of Australia and am
very interested in junks. Anyone who knows of any junks
for sale in Australia could they let me know please. Even
if anyone owns one I would love to just look over it. The
closer to Victoria the easier. Thank you.
Wednesday, November 1st 2000 - 08:54:30 PM
Name: Sven Backlund
E-mail address: lbys@earthlink.net
Comments: I'm a yacht salesman with Long Beach Yacht Sales in
Southern California. I have a new and interesting
listing on a beautiful 54' Changshu Jiangshu Chinese
Junk, docked here in Long Beach, California.
She was built in 1992 in Mainland China to traditional
specifications, U.S. components and powered by a Jap-
anese Yanmar diesel. Her name is "Mei Wen Ti" and is
currently Long Beach's most popular "boat and break-
fast Yacht. Asking price...$225,000(U.S.). Please
call for pictures and more details.
(562)983-6622
Friday, October 20th 2000 - 04:17:27 PM
Name: Carl Poulin
E-mail address: wcw4985@juno.com
Comments: Hi All, I am looking for a 100'junk in Indonesia, around
Thailand or Vietnem would be OK because of the strong US
dollar. Preferrably one that was used in the charcoal trade
or cargo & has a large hold. Please drop me or my friend
nick a note if you know where I might find one. Thanks,
carl & nick nicklucas@attglobal.net
Thursday, September 14th 2000 - 09:04:32 PM
Name: apple
E-mail address: applepik@aol.com
Comments: I spent many happy years in Hong Kong and know live in
Norfolk England and would love to know if I can find a junk
for my family in the UK - does anyone know where I can find
one for sale.

Many thanks
Tuesday, August 29th 2000 - 08:50:13 AM
Name: Tommy Tan
E-mail address: fongliang@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.silkdragon.com
Comments: Hi All

You might be interested to know that an American company is
building 2 life-size Ming Dynasty-style Chinese ocean-going
ships modelled after the famous eunuch Admiral Cheng's
ships. They intend to use the ships as floating museums to
exhibit Chinese artefacts and treasures around the world.
It is at www.silkdragon.com
Do check it out!!

Wednesday, July 19th 2000 - 12:11:44 PM
Name: Eric
E-mail address: eric_harrison@toyota.com
Comments: I have a 37ft. Chinese Junk built in Hong Kong in 1962 by
R.FUNG. This boat is a beauty and is in the process of
being refurbinshed. I am interested into looking at other
boats of this type to compare wood work craftsmanship.
Monday, July 3rd 2000 - 09:12:35 AM
Name: chris
E-mail address: chrisuzy@yahoo.com
Comments: great site i'm interested in obtaining a junk for single or
shorthanded sailing coastal islands china/vietnam would
anyone have experience, advice, or junks, thankyou
Saturday, July 1st 2000 - 11:23:39 PM
Name: rand
E-mail address: designplanning@crosswinds.net
Comments: 34.5 foot- all teak- l970 Hong Kong built- Perkins 4-154
diesel- alot like the Ruby Ragoon but has a 6 ft high dodger-
I think shes been in San Diego awhile. Anyone know her?

I've been the recipient of the benignly neglected craft for 6
months and still not sure about rigging - Anyone know how to
sail/rig this boat?

Traveling to Pacific Northwest by car to charter a small
modern boat this summer and thinking of afew stops that might
shed some light on "junk ignorance" have heard of livaboard
in Bodega Bay. Anyone know of others?


Saturday, July 1st 2000 - 12:23:42 AM
Name: Charlie
E-mail address: illusionsii@neteze.com
Comments: I have a 45 ft. Chinese Junk,1958, built in Cathay. I am
restoring it at the Martinez Marina in Martinez, CA. The
marina is located one hour northeast of San Francisco, CA.
It is a roomy liveaboard with an outdrive. It will have a
shower, refrigerator and a propane stove with an oven.
It is for sale at $25,000 or OBO.
Wednesday, June 21st 2000 - 05:35:22 PM
Name: Charlie
Wednesday, June 21st 2000 - 05:23:18 PM
Name: Ward Kelly
E-mail address: asiatic@pacific.com.au
Comments: Interested in having a junk built in china or purchasing
one there any info
Sunday, June 11th 2000 - 06:08:57 PM
Name: Robert Nott
E-mail address: robnott@qnet.com
Comments: I have a wooden model of a 14th century? Chinese or Japanese
merchant junk. It has (4)masts and (3)sails. I am attempting
to restore it, but I can not figure out the running rigging.
I am having no success researching how the rigging show go
and need some type of illistration. I can e-mail pictures
should someone be interested in viewing it. Hope you can
help me. Respectfully, Rob Nott!
Thursday, May 25th 2000 - 10:41:34 PM
Name: richard walter
E-mail address: rakkanmai@bangkok.com
Homepage URL: http://bangkok.com
Comments: i am a dutch man living in thailand i look for a second
hand junk of 30 ft, my age is 55 and i like to sail single
handed
Thursday, May 11th 2000 - 03:42:57 AM
Name: Mike Toole
E-mail address: micjt@hotmail.com
Comments: Hello all! Really nice site, happy to have found it! BUT-I
notice that the mailings are not answered... Anyway, I too
am interested in a sailing junk, time to stop with the
models. The "Junk Planns Section" does not really have any
plans of hulls or general lines. Am looking for about 27
ft. trailerable if possible. Can anyone give me some
pointers or direction to keep digging? Thanks to one and
all! Mike
Thursday, May 4th 2000 - 06:53:52 PM
Name: Keith Wheeler
E-mail address: keithsatalanta@netscapeonline.co.uk
Comments: I have a bound volume of about 23 watercolours on
rice paper, restored by the Greenwich Maritime
Museum in London, and bound in Morrocco leather.
All pictures are different and illustrate the
different uses that junks employed - e.g. for
rearing ducks; for farming carp; etc. etc. They
must be of late 19th century origin and all are
in excellent condition. Interested? Contact at
keithsatalanta@netscapeonline.co.uk
Wednesday, April 26th 2000 - 09:04:39 PM
Name: bill noshkin
E-mail address: CAROL DANCE TIME aol.COM
Saturday, April 15th 2000 - 03:50:30 AM
Name: Norman Cardoso
E-mail address: Norman@GBSO.NET
Comments: Great site. I'm older and partially disabled and would like
to find a small junk rigged boat. I have also considered
converting my Watkins {23ft}. I would be grateful for any
help or ideas. - - Thanks, Norm
Thursday, April 6th 2000 - 04:41:26 PM
Name: Kulvinder Singh Matharu
Homepage URL: http://www.matharu.demon.co.uk/index.htm
Comments: I have recently re-organised my web site and a number of
links have now changed. I have noticed that you link to my
Junk page but unfortunatly that link is no longer there.
The new link is now...

http://www.matharu.demon.co.uk/myphotos/hongkong/junk.htm

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Sunday, April 2nd 2000 - 10:39:46 AM
Name: Jonque Man
E-mail address: mmackatac@aol.com
Comments: Really pleased to see there is this website.
> We have a 30' jongue. Heard the lore that it was brought over to the states on the deck of a US naval vessel by one of the officers BACK IN THE 50's. Ended up in a lake in Kentucky, went down to Florida, and now we have it. Manufacturer was a company called HOSANG SH. Does anyone know if they are still in business? At any rate, sign me up as a member of the C.S. Voyaging Society. We love sailing the little cork, but, she's in need of a new set of silk sheets.

Jongue Man
Monday, March 13th 2000 - 02:09:59 AM
Name: Mrs. Smolinski's 2nd graders
E-mail address: kathysmo@elk-grove.k12.il.us
Comments: Our class read a story about Hong Kong. Can you tell us why
these boats are called "junks"? Thanks for your help.
Friday, February 4th 2000 - 04:00:06 PM
Name: Mark Parrish
E-mail address: jparrish@mail.millikin.edu
Comments: I enjoyed your web site. I have been
fascinated by junks for some time and have
been trying to get information on the
construction of junks. Do you know of any
junks in the continental U.S.? Or of
resources on the construction of junks?
Thanks for any information you can point me
to. Mark Parrish
Blue Mound, IL U.S.A - Friday, August 07, 1998 at
17:39:55 (EDT)
Tuesday, December 14th 1999 - 09:53:16 PM
Name: Thad Inge
E-mail address: thadinge@aol.com
Comments: You've got a great website. Ever since my
two crazy sisters (Helen and A.M.) have
embarked on an around the world journey
with their first stop in Hawaii I have tried to
educate myself on chinese junks. Maybe one
day I will have the oppurtunity to live on
one. I enjoyed the the site and keep an eye on
the two hellians.
Mobile, AL U.S.A. - Thursday, August 13, 1998 at
13:38:51 (EDT)
Tuesday, December 14th 1999 - 09:51:44 PM
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