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Jong (ship)
The jong was a large ocean-going ship of the Javanese and Malay world, capable of carrying large crews and cargoes. Majapahit's naval forces used such ships to transport troops, horses and supplies across the archipelago. They were crucial to the Majapahit Empire's control over its maritime territories.
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