RFA Orangeleaf (A80)

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RFA Orangeleaf (A80) was a Leaf-class support tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary of the United Kingdom. She served between 1959 and 1978.

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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