南海沉船与宋瓷外销

“南海I号”与华光礁沉船“南海I号”的发现与后续考古发掘，相当程度上就是中国水下考古发展的历史。1987年8月，中国交通部广州救捞局与英国一家探测打捞公司合作，在广东南海川山群岛附近寻找外国沉船时，机械抓斗从海底带上大量的中国古代瓷器残片以及金器、锡器、铜器、铁器等物品。后经广东省文物部门鉴定，确认为宋元时期的文物，后中国历史博物馆等在简单调查的基础上推定：     

南海归帆 情何以堪——关于西沙华光礁I号沉船

800年前,一艘满载货物的宋代商船航行至西沙华光礁时触礁沉没。数百年来,浪击水冲,石撞沙掩,与其他沉没南海水下的残舟断楫默默地倾诉勇士未了的航海心路。     

PORCERLAIN TRADE OVER THE MARIME SILK ROADS IN THE SONG DYNASTY

Over the sweep of history, oceanic boats have been recognized as proof of the scientific evolution of mankind. During the Song-Yuan period, China had witnessed growing exchanges with other nations. A large number of Chinese emigrated abroad and brought advanced products of China to local people. At the same time, exotic treasures and produces continued to import into China, remarkably promoting the development of China. In the past two decades, sunken boats of ancient China continued to be discovered in Chinese seas, testifying to prosperous maritime trade of past dynasties. ＂South China Sea No. 1＂ and ＂Huaguang Corral＂, discovered in Taishan, Guangdong and Xisha Islands respectively, are the two sunken ships of the Song Dynasty that have attracted nationwide attention of both archeologists and general public alike.