louchuan
Sign in to savethumb|A Song dynasty louchuan with a trebuchet, depicted in the Wujing Zongyao
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thumb|A Song dynasty louchuan with a trebuchet, depicted in the Wujing Zongyao
Louchuan () were a type of Chinese naval vessels, primarily a floating fortress, which have seen use since the Han dynasty. Meant to be a central vessel in the fleet, the louchuan was equipped for boarding and attacking enemy vessels, as well as with siege weapons including traction trebuchets for ranged combat.
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