RFA Appleleaf (A79)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Appleleaf
- Launch Year
- 1954
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Leaf-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A79
- Launched
- 1954
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1955
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Steam turbines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Long tanker service
- Fate
- Decommissioned 1983
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Appleleaf was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with leaf-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Appleleaf served in fleet tanker duties and is known for long tanker service.
Historical Significance
RFA Appleleaf illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.