- Source: Type 2630 training ship
“Brave the Wave” (Po Lang, 破浪) sail training ship is a Type 2630 tall ship, a Chinese auxiliary ship currently in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Type 2630 full-rigged ship is named after the total area of its sails, which is 2630 square meters, and this full-rigged ship is designed by Damen Group, then modified by the builder Guangzhou Shipyard International to meet PLAN requirement, such as converting the kitchen and larder/pantry for cooking Chinese food. It has a sister ship Royal Navy of Oman Shabab Oman II. The ship is 85 meter long, beam of 11 meter, displaces over 1200 tons, capable of 18 kts. Launched in 2017 and entered Chinese service in the same year, Type 2630 only requires 25 crew to operate, and can accommodate an additional 50 naval cadets onboard.
Service history
On 8 October 2024, Po Lang arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a formal visit. The vessel is commanded by Commander Ma Wenyong. After completing its official engagements, the vessel is scheduled to depart the island on 11 October 2024.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Type 2630 training ship
- Type 680 training ship
- List of ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy
- Clipper
- Clipper route
- Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning
- Cutty Sark
- Jacob Aaron Westervelt
- Flying Cloud (clipper)
- List of clipper ships
