RFA Bishopdale (A128)
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Career | ||
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Ordered: | 1936 | |
Laid down: | ||
Launched: | 31 March 1937 | |
Commissioned: | 6 June 1937 | |
Decommissioned: | 8 October 1959. Laid up at Devonport | |
Fate: | Arrived Bilbao for demolition 17 February 1970 | |
Struck: | ||
General characteristics | ||
Displacement: | 17357 tons full load | |
Length: | 481'06" | |
Beam: | 61'08" | |
Draught: | 27'06" | |
Propulsion: | 1 x 6 cyl B & W diesel.490 nhp. One shaft. | |
Speed: | 11.5 knots | |
Range: | ||
Complement: | 44 | |
Armament: | ||
Aircraft: | Nil | |
Motto: |
RFA Bishopsdale (A128) was a fleet tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.