RFA Reliant (A84)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Reliant
- Launch Year
- 1976
- Type
- Auxiliary Ship
- Class
- Stores and support ship
- Pennant Number
- A84
- Launched
- 1976
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1977
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Support ship
- Notable for
- Falklands support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2001
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Reliant was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary auxiliary ship associated with stores and support ship.
Service History
RFA Reliant served in support ship duties and is known for falklands support.
Historical Significance
RFA Reliant illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.