Majapahit's Forgotten Naval Base: The Shipyards of Ujung Galuh

Majapahit: The Empire That Once Ruled Indonesia — Fexingo History · Jun 24, 2026 · 5m · transcript

Before Surabaya was Indonesia's second city, it was Ujung Galuh — Majapahit's primary naval base and shipbuilding center. This episode dives into the port's role in projecting Majapahit power across Nusantara, from the construction of massive jong cargo ships to the naval logistics that supported Gajah Mada's Palapa Oath. We explore archaeological evidence of the shipyards, the design of the jong — some reaching 300 tonnes with four masts — and how the port connected Java to the Moluccan spice trade and Ming China. Lucas and Luna also discuss the port's later decline…