RFA Black Rover (A273)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Black Rover
- Launch Year
- 1974
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Rover-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A273
- Launched
- 1974
- Built at
- Swan Hunter
- Commissioned
- 1976
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Falklands-era support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2017
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Black Rover was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with rover-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Black Rover served in fleet tanker duties and is known for falklands era support.
Historical Significance
RFA Black Rover illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.