RFA Dewdale (A129)

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History
United Kingdom
NameMV Edenfield
Launched5 March 1965
United Kingdom
NameRFA Dewdale
OperatorRoyal Fleet Auxiliary
AcquiredJuly 1967
Decommissioned1977
Fate
  • Returned to owners 1977
  • Broken up 6 August 1982
United Kingdom
General characteristics
Tonnage
  • 21,542 long tons (21,888 t) (net)
  • 35,805 long tons (36,380 t) (gross)
  • 63,588 long tons (64,608 t) (deadweight)
Length
  • 747 feet (228 m) PP
  • 774.5 feet (236.1 m) LOA
Beam107.8 feet (32.9 m)
Draught41.5 feet (12.6 m)
Installed power17,000 brake horsepower (13,000 kW)
PropulsionB&W 9 cylinder diesels driving one shaft
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement51
Notes[1]

RFA Dewdale (A129) was a mobile bulk tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

References[]

  1. ^ Moore, John, ed. (1974). Jane's Fighting Ships. London: Jane's Yearbooks. p. 362. ISBN 0354005065.
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