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

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 as the Brantas River silted up, shifting trade to Demak and accelerating Majapahit's economic collapse. A fresh angle on Majapahit's maritime might that hasn't been covered in previous episodes. #Majapahit #UjungGaluh #Surabaya #Jong #NavalHistory #MaritimeTrade #GajahMada #PalapaOath #BrantasRiver #MoluccanSpices #MingDynasty #Shipbuilding #SoutheastAsianHistory #IndonesianHistory #Trowulan #Nusantara #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo