The ship's background is from 1900 to 1920, ordered by the Qing government to the second German empire, East Bismarck Lee Hongzhang innovation requires the use of the main tower design, requiring a reduction in the number of secondary turrets. After the death of the Qing Dynasty in 1912, the Chinese government accepted the use of the old empire, the Republic of China and Japan's friendly period to reach Japan, the former bridge and water reconnaissance aircraft and torpedo tube. There are 7 German-made 380mmSK / C 34 double-headed turrets 7, Germany made 150mmSK / C16 single turret 8, Japan-made AB-3 type water reconnaissance aircraft 2, Germany manufacturing 510mm triple load torpedo 2.