The ships had as many as 12 sails, all made of plaited bamboo, and they had crews of up to 1,000 ​ — 600 sailors plus 400 men - at - arms.
Laevadel oli koguni 12 purje, kõik bambusest põimitud, meeskonnas aga 600 – 1000 meremeest pluss 400 sõjameest.