Navy named 'Cheonan Ship' as 'Top Gun of the Sea' Best Combat Ship this year

The Navy says the Cheonan, a 3,500-ton frigate from the 2nd Fleet Command, has been named the Navy's best combat ship called the "Top Gun of the Sea."

Every year, the Navy selects the best combat ship in artillery by comprehensively evaluating the actual firing of anti-ship, anti-aircraft fire, guided missiles, and torpedoes, and the teamwork of artillery and combat system operators.

The Cheonan is the latest ship deployed in December last year after taking over the name of the 1,000-ton patrol ship Cheonan, which was shot down by North Korea in 2010, and many veterans who were crew members of the Cheonan are also working to maintain their readiness.

Previously, ships selected through preliminary rounds by fleet participated in a shooting competition organized by the Naval Operations Command from September to October and competed with the accuracy rate, compliance with shooting procedures, and teamwork of agents.