The majority are built at Ch'ingla: fon the east coat of Hainan, and Poch'in, on the north coast of the Tt is stated that the junks are built]
the following timbers; Keel and Planking: Ch'len mu (ok oF fits 2 Siamese hardwood; Framing: Alexandria Laurel (Calophylium Tnothyl-Jum, Ley (M34, Imported from Siamn and Annam or felled in' Hainai Bulkheads: Alexandria Laurel or teak; Planking (topsides): Teak; Decks and) bulwarks: Teak; Rudder: Ch'len mu: rudder stock and tiller of WYitk an Indo-China hardwood; Masts: Chien mau or teak.
'Junk of less than 1,000 piculs register are usually fitted with centre-boards, these being made of a certain' Hainan hardwood, To bull, rig and completely fit out fa medium-sized junk of about 1,200 piculs is staled to cost $10,000" at Poch'in and $12,000 at Ch'inglan,
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