Also, the features of these sunken ships and the landforms of Taicang are discussed and some constructive advices are put forth on archeology of navigation history and the feasibility of research on ancient ships.

• 指出太仓沉船的性质、地域和时代特征，对今后进一步开展航海史考古，特别是古沉船考古的可行性做出预测，并提出建设性意见。