RFA Pearleaf (A77)

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RFA Pearleaf (A77) was a Leaf-class support tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary of the United Kingdom. She served between 1960 and 1986 and saw service during the Falklands War.


Launched 15 October 1959

Commissioned 15 January 1960 - the 2nd ship to bear this name

Decommissioned 08 May 1986 and returned to her owners

Fate Renamed NEJMAT EL PETROL X1X in 1986. Broken up in 1993

Displacement 25790 tons

Length 568' 00"

Beam 72' 00"

Draught 30' 00.5"

Propulsion 1 x 6 cyl Doxford diesel

Speed 15 knots