Many elderly Type 051 destroyers have been preserved after becoming weak combatants by 1990s standards. Museum ships around China let visitors see and touch naval power close to home. That physical encounter gives people a reason to understand and value their navy. Preserving old destroyers contributes to the public support behind a growing fleet.
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Museum ships make naval power tangible
Preserved Type 051 destroyers give visitors a physical encounter with naval history and help build public understanding of sea power.