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After decades of silence, a naval warship carrying historical memories has been reborn and appeared in the Qingdao Naval Museum, becoming a precious historical relic, which is the gunboat "Yangtze River", which was inspected by Comrade Mao Zedong!
On February 19, 1953, Chairman Mao Zedong boarded this battleship, personally visited the ship unit of the People's Navy, and shared happiness and hardship with the officers and men on board for four days and three nights, inscribed the inscription "In order to oppose imperialist aggression, we must build a strong navy", this phrase became the guide for the building of China's newborn navy.
In the Weibo of Hu Keyi, chief engineer of Jiangnan Shipyard, the magnificent photos of the gunboat "Yangtze River" at night at Qingdao Haibo Pier were published for the first time, which triggered heated discussions among netizens. They said that this scene is like the "Avril" on the banks of the Neva River in France, full of historical heaviness.
The predecessor of the "Yangtze River" was the river gunboat "Minquan", which was launched in May 1930 at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai with a displacement of 426 tons. However, when the Sino-Japanese War broke out in 1937, the Chinese navy was forced to retreat into the Yangtze River to counter the Japanese attack. During this difficult time, the "Minquan" was repeatedly attacked by the Japanese army, and on April 11, 1938, it even successfully shot down a carrier-based attack aircraft launched by the Japanese seaplane carrier "Shenwei" during the air defense operation at the mouth of Dongting Lake. In July 1938, in order to cope with the critical situation, the ship was forced to retreat to Sichuan, where it spent the rest of its life in the war.
With the victory of the Liberation War, China was gradually reunified, and on December 1, 1949, the "Minquan" joined the 1st Column of the East China Navy in Chongqing and was renamed the "Yangtze River". Since then, it has actively participated in many escort, fishery escort, patrol, vigilance and bandit suppression missions, and also made outstanding achievements in the landing battle to capture Sheshan Island at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
However, when Comrade Mao Zedong boarded the ship, the ship's 120-mm main gun had long been removed, the bow gun was replaced with an American 76-mm high-level dual-purpose gun, the stern gun was equipped with a Japanese 75-mm anti-aircraft gun, and the B gun was equipped with a single-barreled 40-mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun. However, these old artillery pieces were not in good condition, and Comrade Mao Zedong even specifically inquired about the Japanese-style "high-angle guns" that were no longer usable, which shows the difficult military conditions at that time.
On the gunboat "Yangtze River", Comrade Mao Zedong wrote the famous inscription - "In order to oppose imperialist aggression, we must build a strong navy"! This declaration not only represents the historical background of the time, but also contains his firm belief in the country's military power.
Later, the "Yangtze River" was given the opportunity to upgrade, and the front and rear main guns were replaced with two Type 61 twin 37mm cannons, and four Type 61 twin 25mm guns were installed to undertake air defense tasks. In addition, a Japanese 25mm cannon was installed on each side of the bridge. The forward mast was shortened, a sea search radar was added to the ship, and a small radar operating room was converted into a small radar operating room in the deck behind the officers' duty room.
In 1977, the Shanghai Marine Police District of the Navy built the "Yangtze River" gunboat memorial to commemorate the glorious history of this warship. On August 1, 1978, the ship was moved to the memorial interior dock, where it remained until 1981.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, Jiangnan Shipyard rebuilt a gunboat "Yangtze River" according to the old drawings of the previous century, and handed it over to the Qingdao Naval Museum for permanent display and opening to the public. The gunboat was carefully restored to the state in which Chairman Mao Zedong landed on February 19, 1953, and was inscribed with the commemorative port number "53-219".
Docked alongside the "Yangtze River" are the famous Type 07 destroyers, known as the "Four King Kongs", symbolizing the magnificent naval history of that era. And in the military port not far away, the modern aircraft carrier battle group is majestic, ready to embark on a deep blue journey!
This historical review is not only very emotional, but also provides profound enlightenment for the development path of the Chinese Navy. From the Yangtze River to the ocean, the Chinese Navy has always adhered to the mission of safeguarding national security. The inscription left by Comrade Mao Zedong at that special moment is not only a historical requirement at that time, but also the strength of the Chinese Navy's continuous growth.
The rise of China's navy is an important achievement since China's reform and opening up. We have witnessed the transformation of the Chinese Navy from coastal defense to ocean-going protection of national interests. Today, China has one of the world's largest naval fleets, including modern aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, etc., which not only safeguard national maritime rights and interests, but also actively participate in international counter-terrorism, escort, peacekeeping and other tasks.
And the recreated gunboat "Yangtze River" in the Qingdao Naval Museum has become a witness of history and a carrier of education. It will continue to show the world the development of the Chinese navy and remind us to always remember the importance of national security and to always maintain a strong national defense force for the sake of peace and national interests.
The reappearance of the gunboat "Yangtze River" is also the inheritance of Chinese naval traditions. It is not only a static exhibit, but also a living reproduction of history, inspiring a new generation of naval officers and men to inherit and carry forward and contribute their own strength to the prosperity of the country.
Finally, standing in front of the Qingdao Naval Museum, I am deeply proud and admired. The Chinese Navy, from the Yangtze River to the ocean, from the past to the future, will continue to write its own glorious chapter, defend the dignity and security of the country, safeguard world peace and stability, and make greater contributions to the common prosperity of mankind!
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