RFA Grey Rover (A269)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Grey Rover
- Launch Year
- 1974
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Rover-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A269
- Launched
- 1974
- Built at
- Swan Hunter
- Commissioned
- 1975
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Long logistic support career
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2017
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Grey Rover was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with rover-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Grey Rover served in fleet tanker duties and is known for long logistic support career.
Historical Significance
RFA Grey Rover illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.