One of the significant advancements in human civilization is the invention of ships. It has rapidly expanded the space for human activities, with traces of humans visible in rivers, lakes, and seas.

With the development of history, the types and technologies of boats have also seen significant progress. In terms of types, there is a wide variety of boats with diverse shapes and functions, including fishing boats, agricultural boats, ocean-going ships, cargo ships, ferry boats, pleasure boats, passenger ships, and warships, etc.

Technically speaking, from the original canoes and rafts to the modern steamships and warships, boat technology has seen rapid advancement. Today, our country's large ocean-going vessels can navigate freely in any sea area.

Meeting the production and living needs of people was the primary function of ships in ancient times. However, with the advancement of history, the expansion of ship sizes, and the development of navigation technology, the role of ships transcended mere satisfaction of direct material needs, acquiring symbolic significance. They left the mark of human class distinctions and became an important expression of people's status and identity.