🌊 대한민국 1번 잠수함 ‘장보고함(SS-I, 1,200톤급)’, 34년 여정의 마무리 ⚓️ 해군 최초의 잠수함 장보고함이 올해 말 퇴역을 앞두고 11월 19일(수) 마지막 항해를 실시합니다. ⚓️ 1991년 진수된 장보고함은 1993년 6월 대한민국 첫 잠수함으로 취역해 우리 해군이 수상·수중·공중 입체전력을 갖추는 기반이 되었으며, ‘백번 잠항하면...
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ROKN's First Submarine, ROKS Jangbogo (SS-I, 1,200 tons), Completes its 34-Year Journey
The ROKS Jangbogo, the Republic of Korea Navy's (ROKN) first submarine, which is scheduled for decommissioning at the end of this year, will conduct its final voyage on Wednesday, November 19.
Launched in 1991 and commissioned in June 1993 as the ROKN's inaugural submarine, the ROKS Jangbogo laid the foundation for the Navy to establish its three-dimensional naval power (surface, sub-surface, and air).
It has upheld the submarine safety motto: "Dive a hundred times, surface a hundred times."
Over the past 34 years, it has safely navigated 342,000 miles (approximately 633,000 km), traversing the East, West, and South Seas, as well as distant waters, successfully completing its mission to protect South Korea's maritime sovereignty.
-In 1997, during training deployment to Hawaii, it successfully completed a 10,000-mile solo voyage, demonstrating its long-range underwater capability.
-In the 2004 RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific Exercise), the submarine achieved a remarkable feat by conducting simulated attacks against over 30 ships, including a U.S. aircraft carrier, without ever being detected. This success showcased the ROKN's exceptional submarine operation capability to the world.
(ROKS Jangbogo, which achieved 200,000 miles of accident-free safe navigation.)
The significance of this final voyage is enhanced by the presence of four original crew members, including the first commanding officer, Ahn Byung-gu (Ret. Brigadier General), who commanded the Jangbogo's maiden voyage, as well as the former Weapons Officer and Command Master Chief.
