Looking back on those passionate years, the Philippine landing ship at Ren'ai Jiao has been on the reef for nearly 25 years, becoming a corner of the historical torrent. However, with the passage of time, people can't help but wonder whether this old but sticking warship can survive the erosion of time and become an eternal symbol that witnesses the changes of history? Or is it already overwhelmed and waiting for the moment when it will fall at any time? However, no matter what kind of outcome it is, it is a topic worthy of our deep consideration and discussion. Today, let's walk into this legendary story - the Philippine landing ship at Ren'ai Jiao and uncover that little-known secret.
In the vast South China Sea, there is an island known as the pearl of Nansha, which is called Ren'ai Jiao. In the distant sea, an old but still standing warship lies quietly on the coral reef. People can't help but wonder what kind of legendary story does this warship, named the Philippine landing ship at Ren'ai Jiao, have?
First of all, let's recall the origin of landing ships. Click here to add an image captionIn this battle, the Chinese army was overwhelmed and quickly defeated the Philippine army. However, due to bad weather, the Philippine military was panicked and had to retreat to Ren'ai Jiao for rest. In order to avoid an attack, the Philippine army decided to sail the warship to the Ren'ai Lagoon and build temporary fortifications to protect itself.
Time flies, and more than 20 years have passed in a blink of an eye. The Philippine landing ship at Second Thomas Shoal still stands on the reef, like a loyal guardian, guarding this beautiful ocean. Incredibly, despite all the corrosion and damage to the ship's hull, it still stood up for this sacred land. The seemingly inadvertent reinforcement action by the Philippine side has been quietly going on for more than 20 years.
Over time, the internal structure of the battleship changed dramatically. The original bombs were used to upgrade key parts of the hull to prevent the collapse of the main hull structure, to install new armor plates to increase the load-bearing capacity of the hull, to make the deck spacious and bright no longer full of holes, to allow pedestrians and crew to pass freely, to provide comfortable living conditions for soldiers, and so on. At this time, the Philippine landing ship at Ren'ai Jiao has become a vibrant paradise on the sea, and the working and living environment of the soldiers has been greatly improved.
Of course, in order to ensure the continued presence of the warship, the Philippine side can be described as racking its brains. Not only did they use iron nails, concrete, and other building materials to drive piles on the reef from the hull of the ship, and by leveling the shore and beach, the landing ship was firmly attached to the reef, but it also secretly transported building materials to the warship with the help of small transport ships. While continuously transferring building materials, the main engine has also been optimized and transformed, and solar photovoltaic panels have been added to the power system, which has further enhanced the self-sustaining ability of the landing ship. The complex transformation and careful reinforcement made the majority of military enthusiasts sigh: "The Philippine Navy is really a tough guy!"
In the face of doubts from the outside world, the Philippine side insisted that these changes were carried out legally through a strict approval process and aimed at improving the stability and safety of warships. In order to demonstrate their determination to coexist peacefully, they even expressed their willingness to respond positively to China's proposal for the peaceful settlement of disputes, hoping that a more reasonable and prudent way could be adopted to properly handle the Ren'ai Jiao issue.
However, the Philippine side's cover-up of the truth cannot be hidden from everyone's eyes after all. Judging from the reports of the Philippine media, their so-called "proper" reinforcement has little to do with the actual operation of the workers, but is accomplished through a large number of internal operations. This involves inter-departmental relationships