The Sinan ship’s 15 compartments reveal a phased loading pattern. Longquan celadon dominated the bow, Jingdezhen blue-and-white wares the stern, with a diverse mixture midship. The spatial organisation suggests deliberate sequencing based on kiln location and delivery timing.
Image Source: Fan, J. and Li, H., 2021. On-demand maritime trade: a case study on the loading of cargo and the packaged goods of the Sinan shipwreck. Journal of Maritime Archaeology, 16, pp.163-186.