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The Harmsworth Encyclopaedia 1930s / 1940s - A black and white illustration of a Chinese Junk boat, for cargo and passengers, Swaatow. A junk is a type of Chinese sailing ship. They were developed during the Song dynasty based on Austronesian ship designs which have been trading with the Eastern Han dynasty since the 2nd century AD. Social History.