RFA Plumleaf (A109)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Plumleaf
- Launch Year
- 1960
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Leaf-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A109
- Launched
- 1960
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1960
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Steam turbines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Long logistic career
- Fate
- Decommissioned 1982
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Plumleaf was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with leaf-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Plumleaf served in fleet tanker duties and is known for long logistic career.
Historical Significance
RFA Plumleaf illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.