It is worthwhile to study the historical records of the technology in ancient books, and its value should be reevaluated from the perspective of its impact on the navigation development in the world.

• 古籍中有关水密隔舱造船技术源远流长的历史记录值得发掘，应当从影响世界航海发展进程的高度对水密隔舱造船技术发明进行价值重估。