At 3 o'clock in the afternoon local time, the Chinese navy mission consisting of guided missile destroyer Lanzhou ship, guided missile frigate Liuzhou ship and integrated supply ship Poyang Lake successfully passed through the Strait of Magellan. This is the first time that the People's Navy has crossed this important waterway in the world.

The formation entered the west entrance of the Strait of Magellan from the Chilean internal waterway on the afternoon of the 13th local time. Because the strait is located in the westerly zone of the southern hemisphere, the local weather conditions are harsh, with sea winds reaching 9 to 10 levels, wave heights of about 6 meters, and ships swaying more than 10 degrees. To ensure the safety of navigation, all officers and soldiers, under the leadership of Li Xiaoyan, the formation commander and deputy chief of staff of the South China Sea Fleet, strictly implemented the deployment of navigation in narrow waterways, navigation in fog, and navigation in heavy waves. After one day and one night, the voyage was successfully completed.

Tang Yinchuan, the captain of the Lanzhou ship, said: "This section of the voyage is narrow and long, with tortuous waterways, many large angles, large westerly winds and swells, and variable currents. Navigation here is a challenge. The formation has withstood various tests. After being tempered, the maneuverability of ships in unfamiliar and complex waters has been further strengthened.” After crossing the Strait of Magellan, the formation requested all ships and relevant departments to conscientiously summarize the experience of sailing, so as to continue to accumulate first-hand information for the Chinese Navy to move toward the deep blue. .

Located at the southern end of the South American continent, the Strait of Magellan is an important waterway connecting the South Pacific and the South Atlantic. In 1520, the Portuguese navigator Magellan passed through here, hence the name. The strait is about 563 kilometers long, and the narrowest point is only 3.3 kilometers. The rocky shores on both sides are steep and towering into the clouds. There are many storms in the strait, and it is one of the most violent waters in the world.

false Xinhuanet-10/15/c_125539792.htmreport1247 Original picture: Lanzhou ship sailing in the Strait of Magellan. Photo by Yan Dong at 3 o'clock in the afternoon local time today, the Chinese navy mission consisting of guided missile destroyer Lanzhou ship, guided missile frigate Liuzhou ship and integrated supply ship Poyang Lake successfully passed through the Strait of Magellan