Majapahit's Forgotten Naval Mastery: The Jongs of Nusantara

Majapahit: The Empire That Once Ruled Indonesia — Fexingo History · Jun 27, 2026 · 5m · transcript

Lucas and Luna dive into the maritime backbone of the Majapahit Empire: its awe-inspiring fleet of jong ships. From the massive ocean-going vessels that could carry 700 soldiers to the strategic shipyards of Ujung Galuh, this episode explores how Majapahit projected power across the archipelago. Lucas explains the technology behind the jong—built without nails, using wooden dowels and coconut fiber—and how these ships enabled trade, tribute collection, and military campaigns. He discusses the 1350 expedition against the Sultanate of Samudera Pasai, a rare naval clash that tested…