In 1952 she was converted to a Type 16 frigate.

Type 053 frigate (Jianghu-class) - 13 in active service.

They were similar in concept to the Type 15 frigate, but were a far more limited design rendered necessary by budget constraints.

It is a development of the Type 054 frigate, using the same hull but with improved sensors and weapons.

She was later converted into a Type 15 fast anti-submarine frigate, with the new pennant number F50.

During its existence, the squadron included Leander class and Type 22 frigates.

In 1988 she was redesignated a Type F65 frigate.

In 1953 - 54, she was extensively converted and re-armed into a Type 15 frigate.

Reduced force of Type 23 frigates from 16 to 13 vessels by March 2006.

In 1953 she was converted into a Type 15 fast anti-submarine frigate, with the new pennant number F187.