List of Republic of Korea Navy ships
Encyclopedia
This is a list of major Republic of Korea Navy ships.
The South Korean navy
employs the US Navy-style letter based hull classification symbols to designate the types of its ships and hull number
s to uniquely identify its vessels (e.g. DDH 975). The ship prefix
for the ROK Navy ship is ROKS (Republic of Korea Ship) when the names of ships are written in English.
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(LPH: Landing Transport Helicopter)
(LST: Landing Ship Tank)
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(ASR: Submarine Rescue Ship)
and until the 90s, well above 100 ships were transferred from the United States Navy
to the Republic of Korea Navy.
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The South Korean navy
Republic of Korea Navy
The Republic of Korea Navy or the ROK Navy is the branch of the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization...
employs the US Navy-style letter based hull classification symbols to designate the types of its ships and hull number
Hull number
Hull number is a serial identification number given to a boat or ship. A lower number implies an older vessel. The precise usage varies by country and type....
s to uniquely identify its vessels (e.g. DDH 975). The ship prefix
Ship prefix
A ship prefix is a combination of letters, usually abbreviations, used in front of the name of a civilian or naval ship.Prefixes for civilian vessels may either identify the type of propulsion, such as "SS" for steamship, or purpose, such as "RV" for research vessel. Civilian prefixes are often...
for the ROK Navy ship is ROKS (Republic of Korea Ship) when the names of ships are written in English.
Commissioned ships
In the Republic of Korea Navy, there are some 170 commissioned ships (total displacement of approx. 153,000 tons) including about 10 submarines, 80 patrol craft and 20 auxiliaries as of October 2007. The names of ships are that of the historical figures, provinces, cities, counties, peaks, lakes, islands, and birds. The Chief of Naval Operations selects the names of ships.Surface combatant
- Kwanggaeto the Great class (DDH: Destroyer Helicopter)
Hull No. Name Commissioned Builder DDH 971 ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great 1998 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...DDH 972 ROKS Ulji Mundeok 1999 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...DDH 973 ROKS Yang Manchun 2000 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...
- Chungmugong Yi Sunshin class (DDH)
Hull No. Name Commissioned Builder DDH 975 ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sunshin ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sunshin (DDH-975)ROKS Choi Young is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer in the South Korean navy. She is named after the Korean commander Yi Sun-sin.-Design:...
2003 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...DDH 976 ROKS Munmu the Great ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH-976)ROKS Munmu the Great is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer in the South Korean navy. It was named after the Korean king Munmu of Silla.-History:...
2004 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...DDH 977 ROKS Daejoyoung 2005 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...DDH 978 ROKS Wang Geon 2006 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...DDH 979 ROKS Kang Gamchan 2007 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...DDH 981 ROKS Choi Young ROKS Choi Young (DDH-981)ROKS Choi Young is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class destroyer in the South Korean navy. It is named after the Korean general Choe Yeong.-Design:...
2008 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...
- Sejong the Great class (DDG: Destroyer Guided-missile)
Hull No. Name Commissioned Builder DDG 991 ROKS Sejong the Great 2008 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...DDG 992 ROKS Yulgok Yi Yi 2010 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...
- Ulsan ClassUlsan class frigateThe Ulsan class frigate is a class of multi-purpose Guided Missile Frigates built by South Korea. Presently in use with Republic of Korea Navy and Bangladesh Navy.- Design :...
(FF: Frigate)Hull No. Name Commissioned Builder FF 951 ROKS Ulsan 1981 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...FF 952 ROKS Seoul 1985 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...FF 953 ROKS Chungnam 1986 Busan Korea SEC FF 955 ROKS Masan 1985 Korea Takoma Shipyard (now Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy IndustriesHanjin Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. is a Korean shipbuilding company, founded in 1937. It is a multinational company, and is an affiliate of the Hanjin Group.- Situation :...
)FF 956 ROKS Gyeongbuk 1986 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...FF 957 ROKS Jeonnam 1989 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...FF 958 ROKS Jeju 1990 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...FF 959 ROKS Busan 1993 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...FF 961 ROKS Cheongju 1993 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P...
Submarine
- Chang Bogo classType 209 submarineThe Type 209 is a class of diesel-electric attack submarine developed exclusively for export in the late 1960s by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft of Germany...
(SS: Submarine)
| Hull No. | Name | Commissioned | Builder |
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| SS 061 | ROKS Chang Bogo ROKS Chang Bogo (SS-061) ROKS Chang Bogo is a submarine of the Republic of Korea Navy, and was the first submarine to serve with that navy. She is one of the Type 209 submarines built for export by Germany.... |
1993 | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| SS 062 | ROKS Lee Chun | 1994 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
| SS 063 | ROKS Choi Moosun | 1995 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
| SS 065 | ROKS Park Wi | 1995 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
| SS 066 | ROKS Lee Jongmoo | 1996 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
| SS 067 | ROKS Jung Woon | 1997 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
| SS 068 | ROKS Lee Sunsin | 2000 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
| SS 069 | ROKS Na Daeyong | 2000 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
| SS 071 | ROKS Lee Eokgi | 2001 | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd ' is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea.On 21 February 2011, the A. P... |
- Sohn Wonyil classType 214 submarineThe Type 214 is a diesel-electric submarine developed by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH . It features diesel propulsion with an air-independent propulsion system using Siemens polymer electrolyte membrane hydrogen fuel cells...
(SS)Hull No. Name Commissioned Builder SS 072 ROKS Sohn Wonyil 2007 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...SS 073 ROKS Jeong Ji 2008 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...SS 075 ROKS An Chunggun 2009 Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group...
- Dolgorae class (SSM: Midget Submarine)
Hull No. Name Commissioned Builder SSM 052 ROKS SSM 052 1990 Korea Takoma Shipyard (now Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy IndustriesHanjin Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. is a Korean shipbuilding company, founded in 1937. It is a multinational company, and is an affiliate of the Hanjin Group.- Situation :...
)SSM 053 ROKS SSM 053 1991 Korea Takoma Shipyard (now Hanjin Heavy Industries Hanjin Heavy IndustriesHanjin Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. is a Korean shipbuilding company, founded in 1937. It is a multinational company, and is an affiliate of the Hanjin Group.- Situation :...
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Patrol
- Pohang classPohang class corvetteThe Pohang class corvette is a class of general purpose vessels operated by the Republic of Korea Navy. They have served in a coastal defense role during the late Cold War and post Cold War period....
(PCC) (24 built / 21 active / 2 retired / 1 sunk)- ROKS Gyeongju (PCC 758)
- ROKS Mokpo (PCC 759)
- ROKS Gimcheon (PCC 761)
- ROKS Chungju (PCC 762)
- ROKS Jinju (PCC 763)
- ROKS Yeosu (PCC 765)
- ROKS Jinhae (PCC 766)
- ROKS Suncheon (PCC 767)
- ROKS Iri (PCC 768)
- ROKS Wonju (PCC 769)
- ROKS Andong (PCC 771)
- ROKS Bucheon (PCC 773)
- ROKS Seongnam (PCC 775)
- ROKS Jecheon (PCC 776)
- ROKS Daecheon (PCC 777)
- ROKS Sokcho (PCC 778)ROKS Sokcho (PCC-778)ROKS Sokcho is a South Korean Pohang-class corvette of the Republic of Korea Navy . It was in the vicinity at the time of the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan and is reported to have fired shots at a possible target that it identified at that time.-Armament:The ship's armament consists of:*Boeing...
- ROKS Yeongju (PCC 779)
- ROKS Namwon (PCC 781)
- ROKS Gwangmyeong (PCC 782)
- ROKS Sinseong (PCC 783)
- ROKS Gongju (PCC 785)
- Yoon Youngha classGumdoksuri class patrol vesselGumdoksuri class patrol vessel also known as PKG class patrol vessel is a patrol ship of the Republic of Korea Navy. Two variants are planned...
missile boatMissile boatA Missile Boat is a small craft armed with anti-ship missiles. Being a small craft, missile boats are popular with nations interested in forming an inexpensive navy...
(PKG: Patrol Killer Guided-missile; 1 in service; 6 launched; totally arranged 24)- ROKS Yoon Youngha (PKG 711)
- Chamsuri classChamsuri class patrol vesselChamsuri class patrol vessels are naval boats that function as patrol craft. These entered service with the South Korean navy in the 70s, and have since seen service with three other navies, of which the Philippine Navy is currently the largest non-South Korean user.These boats were built by the...
(PKM: Patrol Killer Medium; 105 in class; 75 in service)- ROKS PKM 2xx - 3xx
Amphibious
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- ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111)
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- ROKS Gojunbong (LST 681)
- ROKS Birobong (LST 682)
- ROKS Hyangnobong (LST 683)
- ROKS Seonginbong (LST 685)
- Solgae 621 class (LSF: Landing Ship Fast; Tsaplya classTsaplya class LCACThe Tsaplya class LCAC was a medium size assault hovercraft operated by the Russian Navy.-Configuration:These craft are a lengthened version of the Lebed class LCAC hovercraft, which is the Russian Navy equivalent to the U.S. Navy LCAC. They were also meant to replace the smaller Gus class LCAC....
(Project 12061E Murena-E); transferred from RussiaRussiaRussia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
; 3 in service)- ROKS LSF 621
- ROKS LSF 622
- ROKS LSF 623
- Solgae 631 class (LSF; aka LSF-II)
- ROKS LSF 631
- ROKS LSF 632
Mine warfare
- Wonsan classWonsan class minelayerWonsan class minelayer is currently the only minelayer in the Republic of Korea Navy.The Republic of Korea Navy planned to commission three Wonsan class mine layers. However, due to budget problems, only one was commissioned....
(MLS: Minelayer Ship)- ROKS Wonsan (MLS 560)
- Ganggyeong class (MHC: Minehunter Coastal)
- ROKS Ganggyeong (MHC 561)
- ROKS Gangjin (MHC 562)
- ROKS Goryeong (MHC 563)
- ROKS Gimpo (MHC 565)
- ROKS Gochang (MHC 566)
- ROKS Geumhwa (MHC 567)
- Yangyang class (MSH: Minesweeper Hunter)
- ROKS Yangyang (MSH 571)
- ROKS Ongjin (MSH 572)
- ROKS Haenam (MSH 573)
Auxiliary
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- ROKS Cheonji (AOE 57)
- ROKS Daecheong (AOE 58)
- ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59)
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- ROKS Cheonghaejin (ASR 21)
- Pyeongtaek class (ATS: Salvage and Rescue Ship)
- ROKS Pyeongtaek (ATS 27; formerly )
- ROKS Gwangyang (ATS 28; formerly )
- Sincheonji class (AGS: Surveying Ship )
- ROKS Sincheonji (AGS ?)
- Sinsegi class (AGS)
- ROKS Sinsegi (AGS 12)
- Dadohae class (ASL: Midget-submarine Tender)
- ROKS Dadohae (ASL 50)
Decommissioned ships
Since the Korean WarKorean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
and until the 90s, well above 100 ships were transferred from the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
to the Republic of Korea Navy.
Surface combatant
- Destroyer Escorts (DE)
- Gyeonggi (DE 71; formerly )
- Gangwon (DE 72; formerly )
- Chungnam (DE 73/DE 821; formerly )
- Destroyers (DD)
- Chungmu (DD 91/DD 911; formerly )
- Seoul (DD 92/DD 912; formerly )
- Busan (DD 93/DD 913; formerly )
- Chungbuk (DD 95/DD 915; formerly )
- Jeonbuk (DD 96/DD 916; formerly ; donated as a museum)
- Daegu (DD 97/DD 917; formerly )
- Incheon (DD 98/DD 918; formerly )
- Daejeon (DD 99/DD 919; formerly )
- Gwangju (DD 921; formerly )
- Gangwon (DD 922; formerly ; donated as a museum)
- Gyeonggi (DD 923; formerly )
- Jeonju (DD 925; formerly ; donated as a museum)
Patrol
- Donghae classTonghae class corvetteThe Donghae class corvette is a class of four ships of the South Korean Navy used for coastal patrol duties. Each corvette is armed with one Oto Melara 76 mm compact gun, three AA guns, six torpedoes and twelve depth charges for anti-submarine operations. The ships resemble the later , but have...
(PCC: Patrol Combat Corvette)- ROKS Donghae (PCC 751)
- ROKS Suwon (PCC 752)
- ROKS Gangneung (PCC 753)
- ROKS Anyang (PCC 755)
- Pohang classPohang class corvetteThe Pohang class corvette is a class of general purpose vessels operated by the Republic of Korea Navy. They have served in a coastal defense role during the late Cold War and post Cold War period....
(PCC)- ROKS Pohang (PCC 756)
- ROKS GunsanROKS Gunsan (PCC-757)ROKS Gunsan is a South Korean Pohang-class corvette of the Republic of Korea Navy . The ship is named after the South Korean city of Gunsan.-Korean Navy Service:On 1984, ROKS Gunsan was commissioned into the Korean Navy....
(PCC 757)
- Ex-Japanese vessel (PG)
- Chungmugong I (PG 313)
- Chungmugong II (PG 315)
- Submarine Chasers (PC)
- Baekdusan (PC 701; formerly )
- Geumgangsan (PC 702; formerly )
- Samgaksan (PC 703; formerly )
- Jirisan (PC 704; formerly ; struck a mine and sank, December 1951)
- Hallasan (PC 705; formerly )
- Myohyangsan (PC 706; formerly )
- Odaesan (PC 707; formerly )
- Geumjeongsan (PC 708; formerly )
- Seoraksan (PC 709; formerly )
- Patrol Frigates (PF)
- Dumangang (PF 61; formerly )
- Amnokgang (PF 62; formerly )
- Daedonggang (PF 63; formerly )
- Nakdonggang (PF 65; formerly )
- Imjingang (PF 66; formerly )
- Motor Torpedo Boats (PT; formerly USS PT-613, PT-616,PT-619, PT-620)
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- Galmaegi (PT 23)
- Gireogi (PT 25)
- Olbbaemi (PT 26)
- Jebi (PT 27)
- Patrol Craft Sweeper (PCS)
- Suseong (PCS 201; formerly or )
- Geumseong (PCS 202; formerly )
- Mokseong (PCS 203; formerly )
- Hwaseong (PCS 205; formerly )
- Control Patrol Craft Escorts (PCEC)
- Noryang (PCEC 51; formerly )
- Myeongnyang (PCEC 52; formerly )
- Hansan (PCEC 53; formerly )
- Okpo (PCEC 55; formerly USS PCE-898/PCEC-898)
- Dangpo (PCEC 56; formerly ; sunk by North Korean coastal artillery in 19 January 1967.)
- Byeokpa (PCEC 57; formerly )
- Yulpo (PCEC 58; formerly )
- Sacheon (PCEC 59; formerly )
- Geojin (PCEC 50; formerly USAS Report (MSF-289))
- Patrol Craft Escorts (PCE)
- Sinseong (PCE 1001; formerly USS Ptarmigan (AM-376/MSF-376)USS Ptarmigan (AM-376)USS Ptarmigan was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was the only U.S...
; acquired in 1963) - Suncheon (PCE 1002; formerly USS Speed (AM-116/MSF-116)USS Speed (AM-116)USS Speed was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
; acquired in 1967) - Geoje (PCE 1003; formerly USS Dextrous (AM-341/MSF-341)USS Dextrous (AM-341)USS Dextrous was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
; acquired in 1967)
- Sinseong (PCE 1001; formerly USS Ptarmigan (AM-376/MSF-376)
- Patrol Boats (PB)
- PB 3(formerly USCGC Cape Rosier; transferred in 1968)
- PB 5(formerly USCGC Cape Sable; transferred in 1968)
- PB 6(formerly USCGC Cape Providence; transferred in 1968)
- PB 7(formerly USCGC Cape Florida; transferred in 1968)
- PB 8(formerly USCGC Cape Porpoise; transferred in 1968)
- PB 9(formerly USCGC Cape Falcon; transferred in 1968)
- PB 10(formerly USCGC Cape Trinity; transferred in 1968)
- PB 11(formerly USCGC Cape Darby; transferred in 1969)
- PB 12(formerly USCGC Cape Kiwanda; transferred in 1969)
- CPIC (Coastal Patrol and Interdiction Craft; PSMM 5 class patrol craft)
- PKM 123 (later PKM 211)
- PKM (Patrol Killer Medium; Gireogi/Chamsuri class patrol craft)
- PKM 125 (later PKM 212)
- PKMM (Patrol Killer Medium Missile; Gireogi 271 class missile boat)
- PKMM 271
- PKMM 272
- PK (Patrol Killer; Haksaeng/Jebi class patrol craft)
- PK 1 (later PK 151; 24 or 31 in class)
- Motor Gunboats (PGM; Baeku/Geomdoksuri class)
- PGM 11/PGM 101 (later PGM 351/PGM 581; formerly )
- PGM 102 (later PGM 352/PGM 582)
- PGM 103 (later PGM 353/PGM 583)
- PGM 105 (later PGM 355/PGM 585)
- PGM 106 (later PGM 356/PGM 586)
- PGM 107 (later PGM 357/PGM 587)
- PGM 108 (later PGM 358/PGM 588)
- PGM 109 (later PGM 359/PGM 589)
- PGM 111 (later PGM 361/PGM 591)
Amphibious
- Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)
- Seoul (LCI 101; formerly ; acquired Sep 15, 1946)
- Jinju (LCI 102; formerly ; acquired Sep 15, 1946)
- Chuncheon (LCI 103; formerly ?; transferred on 13 December 1946)
- Cheongju (LCI 104; formerly ?; acquired Nov 24, 1946)
- Cheongjin (LCI 105; formerly USS LCI(L)-1056; To Korea 1949)
- Jinnampo (LCI 106; formerly ?; transferred on 23 December 1946)
- Tank Landing Ships (LST)
- Cheonan (LST 801; aka Yonghwa; formerly ; sold to the government of South Korea, 25 May 1947 as Ryong Hwa; acquired July 1, 1949)
- Cheolong (LST 802; formerly ?; acquired Sep 18, 1951)
- Andong (LST 803; formerly ?; acquired Sep 3, 1952)
- Cheonbo (LST 805; formerly ?; acquired Sep 3, 1952)
- Yongbi (LST 806; formerly ?; acquired Sep 3, 1952)
- Unbong (LST 807/LST 671; formerly )
- Deokbong (LST 808/LST 672; formerly )
- Bibong (LST 809/LST 673; formerly )
- Gyebong (LST 810/LST 675; formerly )
- Jangsu (LST 811; formerly USS LST-53/APL-59)
- Wibong (LST 812/LST 676; formerly )
- Suyeong (LST 813/LST 677; formerly )
- Bukhan (LST 815/LST 678; formerly ; donated as a museum)
- Hwasan (LST 816/LST 679; formerly ; donated as a museum)
- Landing Ship Support Large (LSSL)
- Yeongheungman (LSSL 107; formerly USS LCS(L)(3)-77/LSSL-77)
- Ganghwaman (LSSL 108; formerly USS LCS(L)(3)-91/LSSL-91)
- Boseongman (LSSL 109; formerly USS LCS(L)(3)-54/LSSL-54)
- Yeongilman (LSSL 110; formerly USS LCS(L)(3)-86/LSSL-86)
- Medium Landing Ships (LSM)
- Daecho (LSM 601/LSM 651; formerly ; transferred on loan, 16 February 1955)
- Yeodo (LSM 602/LSM 652; formerly ; transferred on loan, 16 February 1955)
- Dokdo (LSM 603; formerly ; transferred on loan, 16 February 1955)
- Gadeok (LSM 605/LSM 653; formerly ; transferred on loan, 16 February 1955)
- Geomun (LSM 606/LSM 655; formerly ; transferred on loan, 3 April 1956)
- Bian (LSM 607/LSM 656; formerly ; transferred on loan, 3 April 1956)
- Pungdo (LSM 608; formerly ; later converted to a Mine Force Flagship/Minelayer LSML 608; loaned to South Korea, 3 May 1956)
- Wolmi (LSM 609/LSM 657; formerly ; transferred on loan, 3 May 1956)
- Girin (LSM 610/LSM 658; formerly ; transferred on loan, 3 July 1956)
- Neongna (LSM 611/LSM 659; formerly ; transferred on loan, 3 July 1956)
- Sinmi (LSM 612/LSM 661; formerly ; transferred on loan, 18 October 1956)
- Ulleung (LSM 613/LSM 662; later became mine layer LSML 550; formerly ; transferred on loan, 18 October 1956)
- High-speed Transports (APD)
- Gyeongnam (APD 81/APD 822; formerly )
- Asan (APD 82/APD 823; formerly )
- Ungpo (APD 83/APD 825; formerly )
- Gyeongbuk (PG 85/APD 85/APD 826; formerly USS Kephart (DE-207/APD-61)USS Kephart (DE-207)USS Kephart was a in the United States Navy. She was named in honor of naval aviator Lieutenant William P. Kephart .-Launch and initial operations:...
) - Jeonnam (PG 86/APD 86/APD 827; formerly USS Hayter (DE 212/APD 80)USS Hayter (DE-212)USS Hayter , a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander Hubert M. Hayter , who was killed in action, while serving aboard the cruiser during the Battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942...
) - Jeju (PG 87/APD 87/APD 828; formerly )
- Medium Landing Ships (Rocket) (LSM(R))
- Siheung (LSMR 311; formerly ; Acquired in 1960)
Mine warfare
- Ex-Japanese mine-planting vessels (JMS)
(ex No.1 class auxiliary submarine chaser
No.1 class auxiliary submarine chaser
The was a class of submarine chasers of the Imperial Japanese Navy , serving during World War II. 200 vessels were built under the Maru Kyū Programme and the Maru Sen Programme .-Background:...
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- Daejeon (JMS 301; acquired on October 9, 1946)
- Tongyeong (JMS 302)
- Daegu (JMS 303)
- Taebaeksan (JMS 304)
- Dumangang (JMS 305; sunk by friendly fire from in 1950)
- Danyang (JMS 306)
- Dancheon (JMS 307)
- Toseong (JMS 308)
- Daedonggang (JMS 309)
- Deokcheon (JMS 310)
- Tongcheon (JMS 311; went to North Korea in 1948)
- Auxiliary Motor Minesweepers (YMS; later reclassified as AMS)
- Geumgangsan (YMS 501; later renamed as Gangjin; formerly )
- Gyeongju (YMS 502; formerly )
- Gwangju (YMS 503; formerly )
- Gaeseong (YMS 504; formally ; acquired on May 10, 1947, christened on Jun 2 1947)
- Gimhae (YMS 505; formerly ; "To South Korea 1946 as Kim Hae, disposition unknown")
- Ganggye (YMS 506; formerly )
- Gangneung (YMS 507; formerly )
- Gangwha (YMS 508; formerly ; "To South Korea 1948 as Kang Wha"; went to North Korea in 1949)
- Gapyeong (YMS 509; formerly ; acquired on Aug 6 1947, christened on Nov 11 1947; struck a mine and sank in Sep 1950)
- Ganggyeong (YMS 510; formerly ; transferred to South Korea in April 1947)
- Gayasan (YMS 511; formerly ; "To South Korea 1948 as Kaya San, sunk 1949")
- Guwolsan (YMS 512; formerly ; acquired on Aug 6 1947, christened on Nov 11 1947)
- Gimcheon (YMS 513; formerly ; transferred to South Korea in 1948)
- Gilju (YMS 514; formerly ; transferred to South Korea 10 May 1947)
- Gyeongsan (YMS 515; formerly ?; acquired on Aug 30 1947, christened on Sep 21 1947; grounded and damaged beyond repair in Feb 1948, replaced by Unnam)
- Unnam (YMS 515; later renamed as Goryeong; formerly ; transferred to South Korea 28 February 1948)
- Gongju (YMS 516; formerly ; acquired on Jan 2 1947, christened on Feb 20 1947; struck a mine and sank in Oct 1950)
- Gowon (YMS 517; formerly ; Sold to South Korea 24 July 1947; "To South Korea 1948 as Ko Won"; went to North Korea in 1948)
- Yonggung (YMS 518; later renamed as Goseong; formerly ; transferred to South Korea 10 May 1947)
- Coastal Minesweepers (MSC)
- Geumhwa (MSC 519; formerly )
- Gimpo (MSC 520; formerly )
- Gochang (MSC 521; formerly )
- Geumsan (MSC 522/MSC 551; formerly MSC-284)
- Goheung (MSC 523/MSC 552; formerly MSC-285)
- Geumgok (MSC 525/MSC 553; formerly MSC-286)
- Namyang (MSC 526/MSC 555; formerly MSC-295)
- Hadong (MSC 527/MSC 555; formerly MSC-296)
- Samcheok (MSC 528/MSC 557; formerly MSC-316)
- Yeongdong (MSC 529/MSC 558; formerly MSC-320)
- Okcheon (MSC 530/MSC 559; formerly MSC-321)
Auxiliary
- Fuel Oil Barge (Non-self-propelled) (YO)
- Guryong (YO 1; formerly ?; acquired on Dec 4, 1946)
- ? (YO 2; formerly ?)
- ? (YO 3; formerly ?)
- ? (YO 5; formerly )
- Light Cargo Ships (AKL)
[Alcyone (AKL-37), Alhena (AKL-38), Almaack (AKL-39), Deimos (AKL-40), AKL-41, and Renate (AKL-42) were loaned under "FS (AKL) Vessel Rental Contract between the Republic of Korea and the United States of America" in 1951]
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- Busan (AKL 901; formerly ?; acquired on Jul 1, 1949)
- Incheon (AKL 902; aka Jemulpo; formerly ?; acquired on September 10, 1951)
- Wonsan (AKL 903; formerly ?; acquired on September 10, 1951)
- Jinnampo (AKL 905; formerly ?; acquired on September 10, 1951)
- Seongjin (AKL 906; formerly ?; acquired on September 10, 1951)
- Mokpo (AKL 907; formerly USAS FS-397/USCGC Trillium (WAK-170); transferred on 2 March 1956)
- Gunsan (aka Cheonsu (?), AKL 908; formerly ; transferred on 2 April 1956)
- Masan (AKL 909; formerly ; transferred on 5 September 1956)
- Ulsan (AKL 910; formerly ; loaned on 1 November 1971)
- Gasoline Tankers (AO/AOG)
- Cheonji (O 2/AO 2/AO 51; formerly Norwegian-built Hassel)
- Bucheon (AO 3; formerly ?)
- Hwacheon (AO 5/AO 52; formerly ?)
- Cheongpyeong (AO 7/AO 53; formerly ?; acquired in 1971)
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- Landing Craft Repair Ship (ARL)
- Deoksu (R 1/ARL 1; formerly ; acquired in 1955)
- Auxiliary Fleet Tugs (ATA)
- Inwang (ATA 1; formerly ?; acquired on July 5, 1950)
- Yongmun (ATA 2/ATA 31; formerly ; acquired in 1962)
- Dobong (ATA 3/ATA 32; formerly ; acquired in 1962)
- Rescue and Salvage Ships (ARS)
- Changwon (ARS 25; formerly ; acquired in 1978)
- Gumi (ARS 26; formerly ; ; acquired in 1978)
- Miscellaneous
- Heukjohwan (GB 22; formerly ?; acquired on Mar 26, 1950)