In History
In 1363, the Battle of Lake Poyang took place there, and it is claimed to be the largest naval battle in history.
The lake has also been described as the "Chinese Bermuda Triangle". Many ships have disappeared while sailing in it. On 16 April 1945, a Japanese troop ship vanished without a trace with 200 sailors.
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