# Sea Tiger
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From Coastal Raiders to Blue‑Water Guardians: How the PLA Navy’s ‘Sea Tigers’ Repackaged Tradition into Modern Power Projection
The PLA Navy has ceremonially passed the storied “Sea Tiger” mantle to the modern frigate Red River, using the event to showcase institutional reform, rigorous training and an expanding blue‑water operational tempo. The blend of veteran mentorship, political education and technical innovation reflects a PLAN determined to convert legacy prestige into sustained expeditionary capability.
From Oars to Missiles: China’s Navy Recasts a Small-Boat Legend to Inspire a Modern Fleet
China’s PLAN staged a ceremonial handover of the “Sea Tiger” honor from Cold War veterans to the crew of the modern frigate Honghe, using storytelling and ritual to link small-boat heroism to contemporary naval professionalism. The event highlights Beijing’s effort to fuse historical legend with technical modernization to strengthen morale and operational culture in a rapidly upgrading navy.