RFA Gold Rover (A271)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Gold Rover
- Launch Year
- 1973
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Rover-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A271
- Launched
- 1973
- Built at
- Swan Hunter
- Commissioned
- 1974
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Diesel engines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Long service tanker
- Fate
- Decommissioned 2015
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Gold Rover was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with rover-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Gold Rover served in fleet tanker duties and is known for long service tanker.
Historical Significance
RFA Gold Rover illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.