Ships of the Mongol Invasions

In this episode, we explore “The Ships of the Mongol Invasions,” taking a closer look at the Mongol-Yuan fleet that carried Kublai Khan’s ambitions across the sea. We examine the types of vessels used in the invasions, how these ships were organized into a massive armada, and the shipbuilding methods that made such campaigns possible. From transport ships and warships to the logistical challenges of assembling, crewing, and supplying the fleet, this episode unpacks the technical and strategic side of one of the most ambitious naval efforts of the medieval world.