This unusual Warship was seen to the south east of Scilly this evening. Dose anyone know what it is ? Robin Mawer
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2 comments:
Hi Robin,
Looks like a Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessel - have worked on many here in Falmouth, but not this one. You really need the input from a serving member who knows the fleet.
Regards
Steve
He\s right. It is a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship. The high stern is actually a helicopter flight deck. Forward of the bridge you can see thee re-fuelling derricks for topping up a warships fuel tanks at sea. The class of ship is or is similar to the Rover Class. They are the lifeline to our Royal Navy, enabling them warships to remain at and operational for a long time. They civilian manned and there is at ;east one Scillonian man serving in them, John Perkins of St. Martins.
Regards
John Lintern
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