Ship Record

RFA Gold Rover (A271)

Learn about RFA Gold Rover (A271) in Royal Navy history.

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.

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