Ship Record

RFA Lyness (A339)

Learn about RFA Lyness (A339) in Royal Navy history.

RFA Lyness was a Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary auxiliary ship associated with stores support ship.

Service History

RFA Lyness served in support ship duties and is known for stores and depot duties.

Historical Significance

RFA Lyness illustrates the logistical, amphibious, survey, or support backbone behind British naval operations.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: RFA Lyness
Launch Year: 1968
Type: Auxiliary Ship
Class: Stores support ship
Pennant Number: A339
Launched: 1968
Built at: Swan Hunter
Commissioned: 1969
Armament: Light defensive weapons
Propulsion: Diesel engines
Role: Support ship
Notable for: Stores and depot duties
Fate: Decommissioned 1999
Status: Decommissioned