RFA Blue Rover (A270)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Blue Rover
- Launch Year
- 1970
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Rover-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A270
- Launched
- 1970
- Built at
- Swan Hunter
- Commissioned
- 1971
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Cold War support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 1993
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Blue Rover was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with rover-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Blue Rover served in fleet tanker duties and is known for cold war support.
Historical Significance
RFA Blue Rover illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.