"I consider that the multi masted Baochuan (junk) paintings by Michael Boss are a faithful representation of what we know about these amazing vessels. Mike, besides being a supporter of "1421", has also provided 1421 with valuable information into other facets of Chinese Maritime History".

Cedric Bell C.Eng MIMarEST
Penrith, Cumbria, England

(Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology. UK.) February 2008

To read more about Cedric Bell and his discoveries while surveying for the author of "1421 - The Year China Discovered the World",
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