The Yuanwang-1 measurement ship is the first-generation comprehensive space ocean-going measurement ship independently designed and built by China. It has a molded depth of 38 meters, a speed of up to 20 knots, and a cruising range of up to 100 days. The ship was launched in August 1977 and put into use in 1978, becoming a pioneer in China’s space ocean-going measurement and control cause. In September 2008, after completing the maritime measurement and control tasks of the Shenzhou-7 spacecraft and the Venezuelan communication satellite, the ship safely returned to China on November 12 and successfully completed the ‘retirement battle’. In the 32 years from 1978 to 2010, the ship made 44 expeditions to the ocean, sailed safely for more than 2,600 days and 440,000 nautical miles, and successfully completed 57 major scientific research and test tasks such as long-range carrier rockets, meteorological satellites, and manned spacecraft. It enjoys the reputation of ‘a scientific city on the sea’ and has made great contributions to the country and the nation. It has won one first-class collective merit citation, six second-class merit citations, and three third-class merit citations, and has been awarded the title of ‘Outstanding Contribution Collective for China’s Manned Spaceflight Project’. After successfully completing 32 years of maritime scientific research tasks, the ship was officially decommissioned. At about 15:00 on November 26, 2011, the ship successfully entered Dock No. 2 at the original site of Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard. On October 22, 2010, the ship was donated by China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department to Jiangnan Shipbuilding (Group) Company. In order to let future generations remember history and further promote China’s military industry culture, national defense culture and marine culture, China State Shipbuilding Corporation and Jiangnan Shipbuilding (Group) Company will further draw on the experience of successfully participating in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and turn the China Ship Pavilion, the Translation Pavilion of Jiangnan General Machinery Manufacturing Bureau, Dock No. 2 at the original site of Jiangnan and the Yuanwang-1 measurement ship into a three-in-one display platform, making the original site of Jiangnan a cultural and artistic exposition holy land integrating contemporary shipbuilding and military industry, ships and oceans, and even aerospace and navigation. Service facilities Parking lot: [Dock parking lot] Reference price: Subject to on-site; Address: No. 98, Longhua East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai; Parking spaces: Subject to on-site. Must-see tips [Visit instructions] 1. All people need to buy tickets to board the ship (same price for adults and children). 2. When visiting, please maintain a respectful attitude and visit civilizedly, and take good care of exhibits, original objects, facilities and equipment and the public environment in the visiting area. [Dress code] 1. Visitors are requested to wear casual or sportswear and sports shoes when visiting. Do not wear high heels, slippers, Crocs and other shoes to board the ship for a visit. 2. It is recommended to travel light and not bring shoulder bags or other items. [Admission instructions] 1. Please be sure to arrive at the bow of the ‘Yuanwang-1’ 10 minutes before the start and complete the ticket inspection and signing of the ‘Safety Commitment Letter’ procedures. The late arrival time due to your personal reasons will be calculated within the specified visiting time.
Visitors are prohibited from bringing flammable and explosive items, controlled knives, tripods, selfie sticks, stabilizers, and similar objects onto the ship. **Precautions**: 1. Please keep your personal belongings secure and avoid placing them out of your line of sight to prevent loss. 2. During the tour, you must follow the staff at all times, walk on the inner side, and do not walk backward. When going up or down stairs, pay attention to your steps and hold onto the railings firmly. Running, playing, or fighting on the ship is prohibited. 3. There are many specialized devices on the ‘Distant View 1′. Do not touch or operate them without the permission of the staff. 4. Visitors are required to follow the management of the staff, prohibiting climbing the railings or extending limbs outside the ship; avoid disturbing and affecting the visiting experience of other tourists. In times of dense crowds, to ensure the visiting effect and safety of the visitors, please follow the guidance and command of the staff. 5. Smoking is prohibited throughout the ship, and anyone causing a fire will bear legal responsibility. 6. Do not arbitrarily change the visiting route; any consequences resulting from changing the route are at your own risk. 7. When taking photos, pay attention to high places, railings, doors, covers, stairs, etc., and be mindful of your own and others’ safety. 8. Without permission, the use of aerial vehicles for photography and filming is not allowed, and the exhibition space cannot be used for any commercial shooting background. 9. Maintain environmental hygiene and do not litter. 10. Due to the ‘Distant View 1’ having many stairs and a high ship body, it is not suitable for the following people to board for a visit: people with acrophobia; those who are intoxicated; individuals with specific diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart or cardiovascular diseases, back/spinal issues, joint diseases; pregnant women; and children under 4 years old or over 65 years old.
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