Very interesting. There is also some quite compelling evidence that the Knights Templar explored portions of the northeaster Americas and had significant, positive interaction with the Micmac Indians as early as 1398. But don't even get me started on my Templar theories. :-)

The evidence would be much more compelling, were there physical archaeological remains of the ship he is talking about (1000' long, etc).

It's plausible the Chinese could have done this, whereas other claims of ___ nation came to NA are not. One example, which irks me to this day, is of an Egypt/Brazil connection. There are some psuedoarchaeologists who claim that the Mayans and Aztec must have been influenced by Egyptian culture. Yet, known Egyptian sailing vessels would never have survived a cross-Atlantic voyage.

So basically, I've believe it when I see compelling physical evidence - beyond that, it's just a hypothesis.

But... but... but...

If that's true... I won't get Columbus Day off of work anymore!!

October is so devoid of holidays... this could be a tragedy!