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RFA Stromness (A344)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
RFA Stromness
Launch Year
1966
Type
Auxiliary Ship
Class
Fleet stores ship
Pennant Number
A344
Launched
1966
Built at
Swan Hunter
Commissioned
1967
Armament
Light defensive weapons
Propulsion
Diesel engines
Role
Stores ship
Notable for
Task group support
Fate
Sold abroad
Status
Decommissioned

RFA Stromness was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary auxiliary ship associated with fleet stores ship.

Service History

RFA Stromness served in stores ship duties and is known for task group support.

Historical Significance

RFA Stromness illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.