TheGreatDonJuan t1_j2fjpkh wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:14 PM Reply to comment by doriangreat in TIL 15th century Korea developed the Geobukseon (turtle ship), a warship roofed with spiked plates to prevent boarding actions. Each Geobukseon was also designed with a dragon head on the bow that hid a cannon or could release smoke to inspire terror or cover ship movements. by BitterFuture Takes me back Permalink Parent 13
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Reply to comment by doriangreat in TIL 15th century Korea developed the Geobukseon (turtle ship), a warship roofed with spiked plates to prevent boarding actions. Each Geobukseon was also designed with a dragon head on the bow that hid a cannon or could release smoke to inspire terror or cover ship movements. by BitterFuture
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