RFA Olwen (A122)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Olwen
- Launch Year
- 1964
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Ol-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A122
- Launched
- 1964
- Built at
- Swan Hunter
- Commissioned
- 1965
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Steam turbines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Long fleet support career
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2000
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Olwen was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with ol-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Olwen served in fleet tanker duties and is known for long fleet support career.
Historical Significance
RFA Olwen illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.