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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.