RFA Engadine (A116)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Engadine
- Launch Year
- 1966
- Type
- Auxiliary Ship
- Class
- Helicopter support ship
- Pennant Number
- A116
- Launched
- 1966
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1967
- Armament
- Helicopters and support systems
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Support ship
- Notable for
- Hydrographic and helicopter support
- Fate
- Decommissioned 1989
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Engadine was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary auxiliary ship associated with helicopter support ship.
Service History
RFA Engadine served in support ship duties and is known for hydrographic and helicopter support.
Historical Significance
RFA Engadine illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.