KIANGNAN SHIPYARD, SHANGHAI, CHINA(Sanitized)

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• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 13
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 6, 2003
• Sequence Number: 74
• Publication Date: May 1, 1966
• Content Type: IR

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KOANGNAN SICIPYAM SHAHGHA110 CHM
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SHIPYARD : KIANGNAN SHIPYARD
LOCATION : SHANGHAI, CHINA
GEO COORDS: 31-12N 121-29E
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KEY TO VESSEL ANNOTATIONS
1. "W/R" Class SS (visible waterline length- approx 2)1-5').
See annotation 11,
2. Possible merchant ship (LOA approx 215').
See annotation 10,
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3. New Class DE alongside fitting-out barge (LOA approx 300').
A resume of this new unit is provided in Appendix II. Also see annotation
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4. Probable YO (LOA approx 170').
5. Possible combatant vessel bow section on building way (visible length
approx 80').
6. Possible combatant vessel stern section (visible length approx 110').
Although these sections are in close proximity on the same building way
they do not appear to be joined. This conclusion is based on what appears
to be a slight displacement in the longitudinal orientation of the two
sections. Beam measurement was not attempted due to obliquity and lack
of accurate scaling values. The building way occupied by these sections
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annotation 5, Figure 3,
7. Probable "R" Class SS (length of weather sheds approx 260 ).
See annotation 2, Figure 3, Appendix I and annotation 71
8. Probable YO (LOA approx 145').
9. Weather shed at foot of the building way (aggregate length of sheds
approx 120
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10. Unidentified activity on building way (apparent length approx 100').
Photographic quality precludes identification of the object on the
building way. A semi-circular object is positioned on its transverse
axis aft of the large item on the way. The cylindrical object reported
at the head of this way on (annotation 9, Figure 6)
appears now to be approximately 35 feet in length and is still located
at the head of the way.
11. Merchant ship (LOA approx 525').
12. Railroad ferry (LOA approx 425').
13. Unidentified vessel (LOA approx 120').
14. Possible "W/R" Class SS in graving dock (LOA approx 250').
The unusual appearance of this unit suggests that the hull may be
covered by weather sheds. The sail protrudes from these possible
sheds.
15. "W/R" Class SS (visible waterline length approx 245').
Light colored material visible fore and aft of the sail indicates that
this unit is undergoing repair or modification.
16. "W/R" Class SS (visible waterline length approx 250').
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This vessel is apparently undergoing the same type repair as the unit
at annotation 15. White material is visible on the hull fore and aft
of the sail suggesting that the deck plates may have been removed as
was observed on a "W" Class SS in the same position on
See annotation 6, Figure 5,
17. Probable CASTLE Class OPF (LOA approx 250').
When compared to the conventional CASTLE OPF (see inset Figure 1A) the
unit moored at Kiangnan Shipyard appears to have a somewhat different
topside configuration (see inset Figure 1B), particularily in the
arrangement of the after deck house and gun platform. Poor imagery
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Figure 4,
FIGURE 1A. CONVENTIONAL CASTLE CLASS
OPF UNDERWAY OFF CHOU SEAN ISLAND (30-
05N 122-10E)
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18. Possible stripped KAIBOKAN Class OPF (hull LOA approx 220').
See annotation 2, Figure 3,
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A. Newly constructed transverser in front of large fabrication building.
The transverser platform measures approximately 210 by 45 feet-.
B. Track leading from transverser to possible turntable. The rail guage
is 15 feet, the minimum clearance available is about 70 feet.
C. Possible turntable (approx-diameter 45').
NOTE: All measurements were made by the CIA/IAD project analyst.
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REFERENCES
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DOCUMENTS
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
GROUND PHOTOGRAPHY:
APPENDIX I
KIANGNAN SHIPYARD, SHANGHAI, CHINA
31 12N-121 29E
KEY TO SELECiED ANNOTATIONS
(Letters and numerals are keyed to corresponding imagery on the overhead and ground
photography).
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2.
Probable new class DE at fitting-out wharf.
"R" Class SS under construction. The framework used to support the weather shed
can be clearly seen on the ground photography. A possible sail is also visible to
the left on the floodlight standard.
C.
Fitting-out barge. This barge is at its usual position up-river of the fitting-
out wharf on the overhead view but had been moved to a position alongside the
wharf (annotation B) at the time of the ground observation, apparently to service
the submarine moored inboard of the barge (not visible on this strip mosaic).
H.
Building way previously occupied by an "R" Class submarine.
J.
Grass mat security screens shielding the area containing cylindrical
objects and
possible submarine hull sections. See annotations 4,5,65and 7,
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L.
Unidentified YO on building way. Several shipyard workers can be
identified stand-
ing on the probable superstructure of the small oiler in the ground view.
M.
Building way. This building way was used to complete the construction of the new
DE at annotation (1). Annotation M1 appears to be a probable board fence across
the building way. The area between this position
and the probable
winch house
cannot be observed. See annotation 9, Figure 6,
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Building way. Note that the three small barges visible
on the ground
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Graving dock
previously
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merchant ship.3,
Figure 4,
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Graving dock
Figure 4,
previously
occupied by a possible CASTLE Class OPF. See annotation 8,
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APPENDIX II: PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPARISON OF THE PROBABLE
NEW CLASS DE WITH A CONVENTIONAL RIGA DE
ANNOTATIONS TO FIGURE 4
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This view shows the recently launched Chinese BE. Although apparently
dimensionally identical to the RIGA Class DE (approximately LOA
in beam as opposed to in beam for
une niGA) the above water config o- is signi ican y erent. Notable
among these differences is the increased freeboard for the forward two-thirds
of the hull (annotation 1), a low after-deck and an inclined portion of main-
deck adjacent to the after deckhouse, (annotation 2) and a "Knuckled" stern
configuration (annotation 3).
Although having three main batteries as does the RIGA, this unit differs
in that it has two main mounts aft and only one forward. Secondary armament
has been increased from two to four light AA weapons (annotation )-I-). Other
items that show distinct indications of RIGA design influence are the after
deckhouse, superstructure and bridge and hull plan view (see insets "B" and
"C").
INSET B
The vessel shown in this inset displays many RIGA characteristics;
however, with the knowledge of the new vessel's configuration the differences
between the two, can in part, be identified on this hull. The spray shield
forward (annotation 1) is less pointed than that of the RIGA (see annotation
1, inset "C"). The inclined portion of the maindeck can be seen when viewed
in stereo (annotation 2). Annotation 3 is the platform for the number two
main mount. Annotation 4 is a weather shed.
INSET C
This view of a conventional Chinese RIGA is presented to show the
similarity between this vessel and the one depicted in inset "B".
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This photograph of a Chicom RIGA Class DE illustrates some of the
similarities of components on the two vessels. The signal bridge (annotation
1) is located in the same position and of nearly identical design as the one
on the new unit. Some differences in the enclosed navigation bridge are
apparent, however, some RIGA DE's have been observed fitted with an enlarged
bridge similar to the one fitted on the vessel in inset "A". The bulwark
(annotation 2) is apparently the same as the one fitted on the new vessel.
The stack configuration on the RIGA is similar to the new unit except for the
stack gas deflector. Annotation 4 is the after deckhouse which appears to be
almost identical to the deckhouse on the new unit except for the positioning .
of the two AA mounts on a platform on top of the deckhouse on the RIGA.
NOTE: The photographs presented herein are not to the same scale.
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PROBABLE NEW CLASS COMMUNIST CHINESE DESTROYER ESCORT
NEW UNIT PHOTOGRAPHED ALONGSIDE
FITTING-OUT WHARF AT KIANGNAN
SHIPYARD, SHANGHAI (DOD
PROBABLE HULL OF NEW
UNIT DEPICTED IN INSET
A ON THE BUILDING WAY
AT KIANGNAN SHIPYARD,
SHANGHAI
CONVENTIONAL COMMUNIST CHINESE "RIGA" CLASS DESTROYER ESCORT
OVERHEAD PHOTO OF CONVEN-
TIONAL CHICOM "RIGA" UNDER
AY OFF CHOU SEAN ISLAND
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