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RFA Bacchus (A229)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
RFA Bacchus
Launch Year
1981
Type
Auxiliary Ship
Class
Stores support ship
Pennant Number
A229
Launched
1981
Built at
Cammell Laird
Commissioned
1982
Armament
Light defensive weapons
Propulsion
Diesel engines
Role
Support ship
Notable for
Stores and fleet support
Fate
Decommissioned 2008
Status
Decommissioned

RFA Bacchus was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary auxiliary ship associated with stores support ship.

Service History

RFA Bacchus served in support ship duties and is known for stores and fleet support.

Historical Significance

RFA Bacchus illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.