Tribute! Maritime Pioneer Ship, Next Stop: Changsha

Known as the "First Ship of China," the first ship of our second-generation domestically produced missile destroyer, the 112 ship, was decommissioned on the morning of August 28 at a military port in Qingdao.

▲Decommissioning ceremony of the 112 ship (ship name: Harbin)

The 112 ship is the second-generation main battle vessel independently developed and built by our country, and it is the first ship of the Type 052 missile destroyer, named Harbin. This ship is equipped with various weapon systems including naval guns, surface-to-air missiles, and anti-ship missiles, and can carry 2 helicopters. It possesses complete capabilities for air, sea, and anti-submarine operations, marking a significant leap in the combat capabilities of the Chinese Navy's surface vessels.

The 112 ship was launched in August 1991 and joined the People's Navy combat sequence in May 1994. For over 30 years, the 112 ship has been at the forefront of military struggles and major tasks, completing more than a hundred significant readiness training missions and safely sailing over 400,000 nautical miles.

In 2003, the Central Military Commission awarded the 112 ship the honorary title of "Maritime Pioneer Ship."

After decommissioning, this distinguished warship will serve as a national defense education base, docked in Changsha, Hunan Province, the hometown of the first commander of the People's Navy, Xiao Jinguang, for citizens and tourists to visit and learn.

（Source: People's Navy）