RFA RETAINER 1952-1979

Kiel Canal June 1955. Mounted print.

Armament Store Issuing Ships. RFA Resurgent A280. (Ex Changchow) GRT 9357. Built 1951. RFA service 1957 - 1981. RFA Retainer. A329. (Ex Chungking). GRT 9498. Built 1950. RFA service 1955 - 1979.
Length overall: 477ft. Beam: 62ft. Draught: 25ft. Depth: 35ft.
Machinery: 1 X 6-cylinder Scotts'/Doxford diesel engine, 6500bhp, single shaft. Speed: 15 knots.
Complement: 132 RFA, 34 naval stores staff.