[Explanation] The retired navy warship Zhuhai was simply rebuilt in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, and then towed by a tugboat along the Yangtze River. It is currently anchored in Mingyuetuo, Nan'an District, Chongqing.

The retired warship will eventually be anchored at the Jiujian Wharf in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, and will be converted into a naval history theme museum.

  At noon on October 24, the reporter saw in Mingyuetuo, Nan'an District, Chongqing that the retired warship Zhuhai was parked at a ship base for rest and recuperation. Many citizens came to witness the warship's majestic appearance after hearing the news.

  [Concurrent] Chongqing citizen Han Jiahong

  The retired warship Zhuhai crossed the Pacific Ocean, visited the United States and South America, and made great achievements. Now it has successfully retired and is now parked at Mingyuetuo, Chongqing. Today, I will specifically look at the majestic appearance of the warship.

  [Explanation] It is understood that the Zhuhai ship is the first generation destroyer developed and built by China-Type 051 destroyer, and it is also the last decommissioned among Type 051 destroyers.

The Zhuhai ship started construction at the Dalian Shipyard in October 1987 and entered the South China Sea Fleet in November 1991. It is 132 meters long and 12.8 meters wide.

In 1997, the Zhuhai ship crossed the Pacific and made a historic visit to the United States, Mexico, Chile and other four countries and five ports, creating the history of the Chinese navy’s main battleship crossing the Pacific for the first time. At the same time, it created the longest trip, the longest voyage, and the longest trip. Many records such as the largest number of countries and ports, and the largest number of people visiting, have established illustrious military exploits.

  The Zhuhai ship went up along the Yangtze River and arrived at the Mingyuetuo waters in Chongqing's Nan'an District, where it was welcomed by local people along the way.

On the afternoon of October 23, the Zhuhai ship appeared in the waters of Luoqi, Yubei of the Yangtze River. In order to welcome the arrival of the warship, the local government organized militias and veterans to come to the river and drove the motorboat to whistle and salute, to escort the Zhuhai ship to ensure its smooth arrival. destination.

  [Concurrent] Mei Jiazhi, Militia, Luoqi Town, Yubei District, Chongqing

  As a militiaman, I am also a veteran. Today I am able to escort the retired warship 166. I am very honored and very proud.

Seeing our 166 warship, I felt very cordial and felt like welcoming comrades in arms.

  [Explanation] At the same time, the local people spontaneously came to the banks of the Yangtze River to see the warships that had made great military exploits.

  [Concurrent] Chongqing Citizen Jiang Changjuan

  It’s really a rare opportunity to see a real warship today. The warship looks particularly mighty and majestic, and it’s shocking.

I am very excited and very happy, and I wish our motherland more prosperous and stronger.

  [Explanation] It is understood that the retired warship Zhuhai will eventually dock at the Jiujian Wharf, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing. It will be transformed into a naval history theme museum and is expected to open to the public in 2021.

  Xiao Jiangchuan, Tan Ting reports to Yong Chongqing

Editor in charge: [Fang Jialiang]