RFA Orangeleaf (A80)
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For other ships of the same name, see RFA Orangeleaf.
RFA Orangeleaf (A80) was a Leaf-class support tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary of the United Kingdom. She served between 1959 and 1978.
[edit] See also
- RFA Orangeleaf (A110) - the current (as of 2006) Orangeleaf.
Launched 08 February 1955 as SOUTHERN SATELLITE
Commissioned 25 May 1959 and renamed ORANGELEAF - the 2nd ship to bear this name.
Decommissioned May 1978 and returned to her owners
Fate Demolition commenced at Seoul on 14 September 1978
Length 556' 05"
Beam 71' 05"
Draught 30' 06"
Propulsion 1 x 6 cyl Doxford diesel
Speed 15 knots
No armament fitted
No aircraft capability