RFA Brambleleaf (A81)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Brambleleaf
- Launch Year
- 1976
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Leaf-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A81
- Launched
- 1976
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1978
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Cold War and later support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2007
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Brambleleaf was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with leaf-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Brambleleaf served in fleet tanker duties and is known for cold war and later support.
Historical Significance
RFA Brambleleaf illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.