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RFA Green Rover (A268)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
RFA Green Rover
Launch Year
1971
Type
Fleet Tanker
Class
Rover-class tanker
Pennant Number
A268
Launched
1971
Built at
Swan Hunter
Commissioned
1972
Armament
Light defensive weapons
Propulsion
Diesel engines
Role
Fleet tanker
Notable for
Fleet support ship
Fate
Decommissioned 1993
Status
Decommissioned

RFA Green Rover was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with rover-class tanker.

Service History

RFA Green Rover served in fleet tanker duties and is known for fleet support ship.

Historical Significance

RFA Green Rover illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.