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ROCS Kee Lung (DDG-1801)
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ROCS Kee Lung (基隆, DDG-1801) is the lead ship
of her class of guided-missile destroyer
s currently in active service of Republic of China Navy
.
in 1998. For a period of time Kee Lung was tentatively named Chi Teh (紀德), a transliteration
of Kidd into Chinese
. But it was later decided to name her after the port of Keelung
, a major naval port in northern Taiwan.
Kee Lung, along with her three sister ships, is the largest destroyer and second largest ship in displacement ever in Republic of China Navy service, only smaller than , a dock landing ship
. Kee Lung was re-fitted for service in the ROCN at Denton's Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina
. She was formally commissioned on 17 December 2005 along with sister ship
.
system, enables it to carry up to two Sikorsky S-70(M)-1/2 Seahawk helicopters for anti-submarine warfare.
Lead ship
The lead ship or class leader is the first of a series or class of ships all constructed according to the same general design. The term is applicable military ships and larger civilian craft.-Overview:...
of her class of guided-missile destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
s currently in active service of Republic of China Navy
Republic of China Navy
The Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
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History
Kee Lung was formerly the American , which was decommissioned by the United States NavyUnited States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
in 1998. For a period of time Kee Lung was tentatively named Chi Teh (紀德), a transliteration
Transliteration
Transliteration is a subset of the science of hermeneutics. It is a form of translation, and is the practice of converting a text from one script into another...
of Kidd into Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
. But it was later decided to name her after the port of Keelung
Keelung
Keelung City is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It borders New Taipei and forms the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, along with the Taipei and New Taipei. Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, the city is Taiwan's second largest seaport...
, a major naval port in northern Taiwan.
Kee Lung, along with her three sister ships, is the largest destroyer and second largest ship in displacement ever in Republic of China Navy service, only smaller than , a dock landing ship
Dock landing ship
A Dock landing ship or Landing ship is a form of amphibious warship designed to support amphibious operations. These amphibious assault ships transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel...
. Kee Lung was re-fitted for service in the ROCN at Denton's Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston is the 3rd largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina with incorporated areas in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. On June 12, 1972 the city of North Charleston incorporated and was the 9th largest city in South Carolina. According to the 2010 Census, North...
. She was formally commissioned on 17 December 2005 along with sister ship
Sister ship
A sister ship is a ship of the same class as, or of virtually identical design to, another ship. Such vessels share a near-identical hull and superstructure layout, similar displacement, and roughly comparable features and equipment...
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Specifications
Kee Lung is also the only one of her class to be equipped with LAMPS IIILight airborne multi-purpose system
Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System is the United States Navy's program that developed manned helicopters that assist the surface fleet in anti-submarine warfare.*SH-2 Seasprite *SH-60 Seahawk...
system, enables it to carry up to two Sikorsky S-70(M)-1/2 Seahawk helicopters for anti-submarine warfare.