RFA Tidesurge (A98)
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Laid down: | 1953 |
Launched: | 1 July 1954 |
Commissioned: | 30 August 1955 |
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Displacement: | 26,000 tons |
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Propulsion: | 3 Babcock and Wilcox boilers |
Speed: | 17 knots |
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Complement: | 90 RFA |
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RFA Tidesurge (A98) was a fast fleet tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The ship was originally named Tiderange but was renamed in 1958 to avoid confusion with other members of the class.