RFA FORT AUSTIN 1979-

Framed Photo.

Fort Class Fleet Replenishment Ships. (AEFSH) Built Scotts, 1978/9. 16009 GRT. Still in service.
RFA Fort Grange A385 (Renamed RFA Fort Rosalie(2)). RFA Fort Austin A386.
Length overall: 604ft. Beam: 79ft. Draught: 29ft 6in. Depth: 49ft.
Machinery: 1 X 8-cylinder Scotts'/Sulzer 8RND90 diesel engine, 22,300bhp, single shaft, bow thruster. Speed: 21 knots
Armament: 2 X 20mm GAM-BO1,4 X 7.62mm GPMGs
Aircraft: 4 X Sea Kings (flight deck + RLP)
Complement: 140 RFA, 44 STON, 20 RN naval air unit; (plus Flight)