RFA Sea Crusader (A96)

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Career RFA Ensign
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Laid down:
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Commissioned: 1996
Decommissioned:
Fate: Returned to owners in 2003.
Struck:
General Characteristics
Displacement: 18,031 tonnes
Length: 161 m
Beam: 6.5 m
Draught: 25 m
Propulsion:
Speed: 18 knots
Range:
Complement: 17
Armament:
Aircraft: None
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RFA Sea Crusader (A96) was a fast sealift ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. It is described by the RFA as a "Strategic Lift Ro-Ro". It was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan and entered service in 1996. In 1998 the charter was extended to cover until its replacement could be brought into service.