ROC Chen-Yang DDG-912
by Chen.Chih-Pang

1/700 ROC Chen-Yang DDG-912 (Veteran Models)

DDG-912 Chen-Yang was the ex-USS James E. Kyes DD-787 she was laid down by Todd Pacific Shipyards Seattle, WA December 27, 1944; launched on August 4, 1945 and commissioned February 8, 1946. She was transferred to ROC Navy on April 18, 1973 by the ambassador Shen Chien-Hony and named the Chen-Yang with the hull number DD-12.

The mission of DDG-912 was patrolling the Taiwan strait and surrounding waters to convoy, offshore island support, and various missions. She played an important role on the navy built-up and fleet combat readiness to secure the safety of the Taiwan Strait and Maritime communications.

Finally the DDG-912 Chen-Yang was decommissioned on December 1, 2004.