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RFA Orangeleaf (A110)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
RFA Orangeleaf
Launch Year
1975
Type
Fleet Tanker
Class
Leaf-class tanker
Pennant Number
A110
Launched
1975
Built at
Cammell Laird
Commissioned
1979
Armament
Light defensive weapons
Propulsion
Diesel engines
Role
Fleet tanker
Notable for
Long-serving tanker
Fate
Decommissioned 2015
Status
Decommissioned

RFA Orangeleaf was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with leaf-class tanker.

Service History

RFA Orangeleaf served in fleet tanker duties and is known for long-serving tanker.

Historical Significance

RFA Orangeleaf illustrates the often overlooked logistical and amphibious backbone of British naval power.