RFA Bayleaf (A109)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Bayleaf
- Launch Year
- 1981
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Leaf-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A109
- Launched
- 1981
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1982
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Fleet logistic support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2011
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Bayleaf was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with leaf-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Bayleaf served in fleet tanker duties and is known for fleet logistic support.
Historical Significance
RFA Bayleaf illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.