RFA Wave Knight (A389)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Wave Knight
- Launch Year
- 2000
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Wave-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A389
- Launched
- 2000
- Built at
- Vickers Shipbuilding
- Commissioned
- 2003
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Modern double-hulled tanker
- Fate
- Active
- Status
- In service
RFA Wave Knight was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with wave-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Wave Knight served in fleet tanker duties and is known for modern double-hulled tanker.
Historical Significance
RFA Wave Knight illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.