Ship Record

RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009)

Learn about RFA Cardigan Bay.

RFA Cardigan Bay supports amphibious operations.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: RFA Cardigan Bay
Type: Landing Ship Dock
Class: Bay-class landing ship dock
Pennant Number: L3009
Launched: 2006
Built at: Swan Hunter
Commissioned: 2007
Armament: Light defensive weapons
Propulsion: Diesel engines
Role: Amphibious support
Notable for: Gulf deployment
Fate: Active
Status: In service