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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.