RFA WAVE BARON 1948-1972

Launched as Empire Flodden. Modernised during 1961-2, and had a further refit, at Swansea, in 1966. Laid up at Devonport in December 1969 and sold for breaking in 1972.
Fuelling HMS Ark Royal.

Wave Class tankers. Built 1943-1946. 12000dwt. Wave Ruler in service until 1976. * Indicates modification to Fast Fleet Replenishment Ships.

RFA Wave Sovereign* A211, RFA Wave Ruler* A212, RFA Wave Knight* A249, RFA Wave Chief* A265, RFA Wave Prince* A207, RFA Wave Master* A193, RFA Wave Victor* A220, RFA Wave Baron* A242, RFA Wave Duke A246, RFA Wave King A182, RFA Wave Laird A119, RFA Wave Regent A210, RFA Wave Premier A129, RFA Wave Monarch A108, RFA Wave Chiropodist A999, (just testing!) RFA Wave Liberator A248, RFA Wave Commander A244, RFA Wave Conqueror A245, RFA Wave Emperor A100, RFA Wave Protector A215, RFA Wave Governor A247.
Tonnage: 8141-8199 gross, 4545-4664 net, 11,600-11,955 deadweight, 16,650 load displacement.
Length: 492ft 8in. Beam: 64ft 4in Draught: 28ft 6in. Depth: 35ft 6in. Machinery: 2 X geared steam turbines, 6800shp, water tube boilers, single shaft. Speed: 14.5-15 knots
Complement: 60 RFA