An item reported that the first Riga-class destroyer escort [the Ch’eng Tu] of Communist China was launched at Shanghai on 28 April and on 13 October sighted flying the navy ensign. With a generallly clean and efficient appearance and the presence of ratings on board indicates she should be commissioned. On 20 and 23 October she was not seen at her usual berth at Mollers Yard.(1)
Note
1. Built by Hutung Shipbuilding Factory, Shanghai. By 1963 there were four in service namely Ch’eng Tu, Kuei Lin, Kuei Yang and K’un Ming. Type 01 or Type 6601 and NATO code Chengdu/Ch'eng Tu class. Also classified as frigates.
Sources
Website Royal Australian Navy, Sea Power Centre.
Jane’s Fighting Ships several editions.
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