RFA Pearleaf (A77)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- RFA Pearleaf
- Launch Year
- 1960
- Type
- Fleet Tanker
- Class
- Leaf-class tanker
- Pennant Number
- A77
- Launched
- 1960
- Built at
- Cammell Laird
- Commissioned
- 1960
- Armament
- Light defensive weapons
- Propulsion
- Steam turbines
- Role
- Fleet tanker
- Notable for
- Fleet support tanker
- Fate
- Decommissioned 1986
- Status
- Decommissioned
RFA Pearleaf was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet tanker associated with leaf-class tanker.
Service History
RFA Pearleaf served in fleet tanker duties and is known for fleet support tanker.
Historical Significance
RFA Pearleaf illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.