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.