RFA Fort Austin (A386)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Fort Austin
- Launch Year
- 1978
- Type
- Auxiliary Ship
- Class
- Fort-class replenishment ship
- Pennant Number
- A386
- Launched
- 1978
- Built at
- Swan Hunter
- Commissioned
- 1979
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet replenishment
- Notable for
- Stores and support ship
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2021
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Fort Austin was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary auxiliary ship associated with fort-class replenishment ship.
Service History
RFA Fort Austin served in fleet replenishment duties and is known for stores and support ship.
Historical Significance
RFA Fort Austin illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.