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In centuries past, transporting goods along the Maritime Silk Road was a hazardous undertaking. Ships often faced fierce storms which blew up on the high seas. To reduce the danger, Chinese ship-builders came up with a solution. They developed Fu ships, commonly known as junks, which incorporated a special watertight bulkhead technology. Their revolutionary design allowed the ships to withstand the highest winds and roughest waters.