Mongolia was a powerful empire in the 13th century, with naval power under Kublai Khan. Today, Mongolia has a peaceful foreign policy and a navy consisting of one tug that patrols Lake Khövsgöl. The lake contains 70% of Mongolia’s freshwater resources and is home to a crew of seven sailors, only one of whom can swim.
In the 13th century, Mongolia was a world power, with a feared empire created by the legendary Genghis Khan. Most of the Mongols’ military power was based on the mainland, and they conquered large parts of Asia, the Middle East, and portions of Eastern Europe. But the Mongols also wielded naval power. Under Kublai Khan, the Mongol military overthrew China’s Song dynasty and even set its sights on Japan, until its navy was destroyed by a couple of typhoons. Centuries later, Mongolia is a landlocked country with a peaceful foreign policy. Its navy currently consists of one tug, the Sukhbaatar III, manned by a crew of seven sailors who patrol Lake Khövsgöl, mainly for the transport of goods and the transport of tourists.
In the Mongolian Navy:
Lake Khövsgöl is a freshwater lake located entirely in Mongolia, just a few miles from the Russian border; it is often considered a sister lake of Lake Baikal. Both lakes are believed to have formed several million years ago and are among the oldest lakes on Earth.
Lake Khövsgöl contains about 70 percent of Mongolia’s freshwater resources. On a clear day, you can see 140 feet (43m) into the depths, thanks to its pure, crystal clear water.
According to a 2001 documentary, only one of the seven sailors on Sukhbaatar III can swim.
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