RFA Oakleaf (A111)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Oakleaf
- Launch Year
- 1980
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Leaf-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A111
- Launched
- 1980
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1981
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Falklands and Gulf support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2009
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Oakleaf was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with leaf-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Oakleaf served in fleet tanker duties and is known for falklands and gulf support.
Historical Significance
RFA Oakleaf illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.